Late-night thoughts after a church meeting…
We spent the evening doing lots of detailed work, planning for the future—which has left my brain slightly spinning. But at the very start, my church leader shared a short reflection on the passage he’s speaking on this Sunday: Luke 19:28–40. It’s the story of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey.
His takeaway? Be a donkey.
Not in an insulting way (when I was growing up, my siblings only called me a donkey when I’d done something daft), but in a holy way.
In this passage, the donkey carries Christ himself. And we’re called to do the same—we carry Christ into the world when we share the gospel, when we love others, when we live lives marked by grace.
This particular donkey was a colt, one that had never been ridden. It had to be untied and led to Jesus. That struck me.
Most of us wouldn’t consider ourselves “pure.” We know our flaws, our failings, the things we wish we’d done differently. But that’s where grace changes everything. Through Jesus, we are made pure. The things that bind us are undone. Our sins are forgiven. We are made new. And we are chosen—yes, even us!—to carry Christ to others.
So tonight, inspired by my church leader, here’s my simple encouragement to you:
Be more donkey.
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