April 15
2019
The Stones Would Immediately Cry Out
Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen,
saying: “ ‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the LORD!’ Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out.” Luke 19:37-40
All creation was created to worship the Lord.
As Jesus entered the city, His disciples began to praise Him and called out “blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!”
The Pharisees were angered by this and asked Jesus to rebuke His disciples.
Jesus response:
“I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out.”
Jesus was once again pointing out His Deity.
The Pharisees did not recognize Jesus as the Messiah; they believed the disciples were blaspheming. But Jesus made it clear, if the disciples were to be silent, creation itself would cry out as the Messiah entered Jerusalem.
Do you recognize Jesus as Lord, today?
Then cry out and bless Him even now.
For as we keep silent, the very creation that surrounds us will cry out in our place.
Who wants to be outdone by a pile of stones?
Question for Discussion
Does your praise outdo the stones?