On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?" He replied, "Go into the city to a CERTAIN MAN and tell him, 'The Teacher says: My appointed time is near. I am going to celebrate the Passover with my disciples at your house.'" So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.
I have read this story many times over and it was only recently it struck me: Who was this unnamed CERTAIN MAN who readily allowed his house to be used by Jesus? Did he know who Jesus was? Was he already a believer? Why was he never mentioned by name, yet Jesus specifically wanted to celebrate the Passover in his house? And, this CERTAIN MAN immediately complied!
May I be like that certain man who immediately obeys Jesus, allowing Him to use me, my talents and resources for His purpose, never seeking recognition from others. Unnamed, unheralded, unrecognized, this certain man did something important -- he opened his home to Jesus. May I do the same!
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