In heading to Palm Sunday, Jesus at Bethphage, a Jerusalem suburb, crested the hill "covered with olive trees" (Robertson), crossing a summit about one mile east of, and 250 feet above, the temple area (MT 21:1).
To procede into Jerusalem, Jesus needed to borrow a ride. He was so poor that His head, which carried all knowledge, had nowhere to rest, and His hand, which created worlds, owned not even a donkey (MT 21:2).
Few in Israel would be poorer than Jesus was. At His birth, He truly did leave behind His heavenly riches.
Though poor, Jesus lacked nothing once He entered the holy city. The Father met all His needs, whether He required a donkey, food, lodging, a place of prayer, a tomb, etc. Jesus totally and regularly trusted His Father. I wish I could trust God this way. This desire should become the holy grail of our spiritual quest.
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