Key scripture -“Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, tell him that the Lord needs them” (Matthew 21:2-3).

In Bible times, donkeys were a primary means for distributing goods and services. They represented commerce in the scriptures. Jesus told the disciples He had need of someone’s donkey to ride into Jerusalem, the religious and spiritual center of their society. It would become known as Jesus’ triumphal entry.

What was true then about their donkeys is still true today about our jobs. Read this beautiful story from Bible teacher and author, Os Hillman, about the verse that is the key scripture today:

“A friend and I were attending a Christian business conference in Singapore. It was the night before I was to speak a second time when I was prompted to add a teaching segment on the above passage of scripture.

I am sure the disciples must have been uneasy with their master’s request to untie a perfect stranger’s donkey and take it. After all, He was asking them to take what was the equivalent to a man’s “truck.” And men love their trucks! Jesus was illustrating that He wanted to use that man’s donkey, or that which represented their work, to bring glory to the Father.

The next morning my friend and I went to breakfast. While we were eating, a lady named Maggie joined us. Maggie was from Malaysia and was an intercessor for the conference. She fasted 40 days in preparation for the event. “So, Maggie, has the Lord spoken to you about this conference?” I said. “Oh yes,” she said, very excitedly. On September 17 the Lord said that the Singapore business people needed to give their donkeys to the Lord.” My friend and I looked at one another in amazement. God was confirming His Word to me from the night before.

That day the focus of our conference became the need for the Singapore business people to “give their donkeys” to the Lord.”

Have you ever dedicated your work life to the Lord? Today, why not commit your donkey to the Lord. He will use it to bring glory to Himself and fulfill your life more than you could ever imagine.

Pray this – Our Precious Heavenly Father, I dedicate my “donkey”, which is my job, to you. I give it all and I hold nothing back. Show me how to do it and what You want me to do. I will follow Psalm 15 not just in my personal life but in my work life too. “Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain? The one whose walk is blameless, who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from their heart; whose tongue utters no slander, who does no wrong to a neighbor, and casts no slur on others; who despises a vile person but honors those who fear the Lord; who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and does not change their mind; who lends money to the poor without interest; who does not accept a bribe against the innocent. Whoever does these things will never be shaken.” (Psalm 15:1-5). Father, I want to dwell in Your Sacred Tent and live on Your Holy Mountain. Pour Your Spirit on me and fill me with Your wisdom so that I live out Psalm 15 in my life. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.