"The Lord needs it and will return it soon." That's what Jesus' followers told the owners of the colt. (See verse 3.) They were permitted to take it when they gave these words. What about us? What in our lives does the Lord need to use? Is it our talent, treasure, or time? Is it our family, friends, or future? What in our lives—and yes, I will ask this of myself as well—is hardest for us to relinquish to the Lordship of Jesus? Is it some secret place in our heart where we have let sin take root? Is it some cherished goal? Is it some lazy habit ... personal possession ... cherished accomplishment? Like the owner of this colt, the Lord relays his message: "The Lord has need of it." So will we release our grip and let him have these things? The transformational power of Jesus' sacrifice is often blocked in our lives because we will not let him march into our hearts with cries of "Hosanna!" because we will not permit him to have what we grasp. If he can let go of heaven for us, then why would we cling to our temporal toys and block his path to the throne of our hearts?