ROCKY ROAD
“The Master needs them.” —Matthew 21:3 Before Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, the donkeys cooperated when Jesus had need of them (Mt 21:3). The palm branches waved in praise of Jesus and lay prostrate before Him (Mt 21:8). Even the rocks were poised and ready to worship Jesus (Lk 19:40). Most of creation was in step with the Son of God as His ministry reached its culmination in Jerusalem. While the asses were ready when Jesus needed them, Judas wasn’t. He was too busy looking for an opportunity to hand Jesus over to His opponents (Lk 22:6). The rocks were ready...