Saturday, April 19, 2014 [by Keesha Sullivan]
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"'I tell you,' he replied, 'if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out."
(Luke 19:40)
As I read this verse, I had to stop and reread it. My heart stood in awe of God. I felt as though Jesus was being quite literal with the Pharisees when He spoke this word. The rocks would indeed praise Him if the children of Israel did not give Him honor.
Colossians 1:16 sheds even more light on this profound verse. It says, "For by Him all things were created; things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible; whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him." Everything in this entire universe was created by God to serve God, even the rocks. God in all of his majesty and power designed a perfect world to serve a perfect and holy God.
When we, who were created in His own image disobey him, He can and will use other things that He created to do His perfect will. In Matthew Henry's commentary it talks about Jesus' word in Luke 19:40, "…the stones will cry out," coming to fruition when He was on the cross. The commentary says, "Upon men's reviling Christ upon the cross, instead of praising Him, and His own disciples' sinking into a profound silence, the earth did quake and the rocks rent."
"The heavens tell about the glory of God. The skies announce what his hands have made. Each new day tells more of the story, and each night reveals more and more about God's power." (Psalm 19:1-2)
God not only used people to show His authority and power, but creation. We serve a God that is worthy of all praise, glory, and honor. Much like the song lyrics to "God of Wonder" says, "[He is the] God of wonders beyond our galaxy, [He is] Holy, Holy. The universe declares [His] Majesty, and [He is] Holy, Holy."
Lord, help us to worship You. Help us to bless Your Holy Name. Help us to love You and serve You in the way that You call all of creation to serve. Help us to be the men and women of God that You want us to be. We don't want the rocks crying out in our place. We love you Jesus. Amen!
"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace" (Numbers 6:24-26)
Kenny Sullivan
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