And if anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them at once.”
In this saying, Jesus reveals His authority and divine knowledge, showing that everything needed for His work is under God’s control. The phrase “The Lord needs them” testifies that even ordinary objects, when entrusted to God’s will, become instruments of the saving plan. Immediate obedience to the Lord’s word shows that where God’s will is at work, hearts are opened and obstacles are removed. This episode teaches that what is required for God’s work is not taken by force, but is given with a willing heart, when the Lord’s authority and purpose are recognized.