What is my “cloak?”

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As I was reflecting on Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem in Matthew 21, I felt convicted.  In verse 8 we read that “A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road” to honor Jesus as they were shouting praises to Him.   A common definition of cloak is “a type of loose garment worn over clothing, mostly but not always as outerwear for outdoor wear, serving the same purpose as an overcoat, protecting the wearer from the weather.”

I have lots of coats in my closet, some are for cool weather, others are for colder weather, and some are for the coldest weather.  Since I’m tall, it can take some effort to find a coat that fits me.  But I could give up one of my coats for a worthy cause without much disruption in my life.  

The same wouldn’t be said of the cloaks that the people laid on the road.  Those cloaks could have been the only outer garments each owned, thereby acknowledging Jesus, not superficially, but genuinely, as the one worthy of our honor.

What am I willing to honor Jesus with in my life?  Giving someone a coat in his name is one possibility, but it hardly seems to merit the honor that the crowd gave Jesus.   Perhaps I need to think broader, and perhaps include my use of money.   Since money is such an important part of life, maybe viewing it as my cloak has merit.   If so, then I feel convicted.  Am I honoring God with how I handle money?  Do I honor the Lord with how I earn my money, spend my money, give my money, and invest my money?   Questions for each of us to ponder this holy week.

Doug Hanson, MBA

Wealth Advisor

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doug@christianwm.com