the story of Martha page 24

the story of Martha page 24 by ric gustafson


Martha stood near Jesus as they stopped near the Mount of Olives.
Jesus pointed at Peter and John. " Go into the opposite village as you enter it you will find a colt that has never been ridden".
Martha listened intently to the conversation.
" Loose it and bring it here".
" What if someone asks why we are doing this?".
" Just say that the Lord has need of it".
The crowd sat down until the two disciples had returned with the colt.
Martha watched as some of the people threw their cloaks on the colt as Jesus sat down on it. Others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road ahead of Jesus.
Martha heard people shout ' Hosanna in the highest, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord".
A Pharisee yelled out from the crowd. " Rabbi, rebuke your followers".
Jesus stared at the ruler. " If my followers keep silent, the stones would cry out".
Jesus wept as they entered the city.


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