Livestock Donkey

While not entirely understood, donkeys seem relatively peaceful until given a closer look. Sure, they make a lot of noise but of course. That comes with the territory of what is politely termed as an ass. Forgive my saying so, but it's not much better than a certain poisonous snake termed as an adder. While cute enough to look at, aside from their grin, donkeys have relatively few uses known yet to man. Most are either unknown or merely for show. Anyhow, it's what happens when you have a stubborn creature that has one thing it can say. Most of the time, it comes with a loud ringing bray: hee-haaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwww.

Anyhow, it's this same creature that Jesus chose to come riding into the temple. These are relatively slow, plodding beasts most of the time. Thing is they do know how to get there. Thus, they're are a bit faster than walking even if they do take up some time. Like horses, these also prefer to be found grazing on whatever grass they can find. Being hitched to something for plowing is equally tiring, but the horse of the poor man is always ready to work. Don't expect for it though to have nothing to say. Trust me, donkeys say plenty should you but listen enough. After all, the ass spoke to Balaam when he was on his way to curse God and his people. It said only 'what you're doing is merely for show; don't go.' I think it said also, 'why are you treating me thus' but I can't be for sure.

The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider.

Isaiah 1:3