Scripture:
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
Reflection:
Today is Palm Sunday. Jesus is just a few day away from his arrest,
trial, and crucifixion. People have been gathering from far and near
for the celebration of Passover. Many have never seen Jesus, though
most have likely heard of him. The word on the street is, "This
could be the promised Messiah!" They were excited! Perhaps the
time had come; perhaps he would now free them from Roman oppression
and establish the Kingdom of God on earth.
As the people begin to shout, "Blessed is the King who comes in
the name of the Lord!" the Pharisees, the leaders of the
religious elite, tell Jesus to rebuke his disciples for the commotion
they are causing. But this moment was a glimpse into his glory. This
was a little foretaste of eternity. The moment must have been
electrifying.
Jesus' response silenced the holier-than-thous. "I tell you that
if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out!"
There are those today who might want to silence our praise and
enthusiasm for the Lord. They might call us fanatical or religious
nuts. I don't know about you, but I don't want some rock offering to
the Lord the praise that I should be offering.
Prayer:
Blessed are you, Lord Jesus. We proclaim that are our King! Your name
is above every name. Your worth far above all riches. We praise your
for your goodness and grace. We exalt you, for you are truly worthy
of all praise, glory, and honor. Hosanna in the highest! Amen.
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