Jesus’ final public appearances (of his own volition, anyway) are now over. And he now knows that the time of his arrest and crucifixion is close at hand.
But before that happens, Jesus prepares to have one last meal with his disciples.
It’s kind of an unusual account that’s given concerning the preparations for the Passover meal.
Did Jesus supernaturally know that a man would be carrying a jar of water around (something only women generally did)?
Or had he worked out an arrangement and a special signal ahead of time with the parents of John Mark (the author of the book of Mark)?
Whatever the case, when the disciples entered the house, they found the upper room furnished and ready for them.
It’s very interesting to me that at the time of Jesus’ birth, there was no room for him. But now, just before his death, there was a room already prepared and ready for him.
How about your heart? Is it always prepared and ready for whatever Jesus wants to do in it?
Or is it so cluttered with sin or your own desires that it’s impossible for him to make use of it?
Lord, may there always be room in my heart for you. More, may my heart be cleared out from any clutter that would prevent you from doing what you want to accomplish in me and through me.
May my life always be used for your glory. In your name I pray, amen.
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