They brought the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it. As He went along, people spread their cloaks on the road. When He came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully praising God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen. (Luke 19:35-37)
What do you do when Jesus passes through?
The people spread their cloaks on the road. Pastor Sam shared with us that when we are caught up in the presence of God, "conventions go out the door." The people, conscious that they were experiencing a kairos moment, engaged in uninhibited adoration. Their outer garments were freely tossed onto the ground, an impromptu carpet for the colt to walk on as it carried its most precious Passenger.
There is no rationale for withholding material goods from God.
The whole crowd of disciples began joyfully praising God in loud voices. Our pastor also shared that when we recognize that we are in the presence of God, we cease to care about what other persons are thinking or doing. Our energies and intellect are spent in worship: singing, shouting, bowing, and praising the One who has come to save us.
There is no rationale for withholding praise from God.
Why were the disciples so exuberant in their praise? For all the miracles they had seen. What a wonderful thing! The disciples were praising God not only for their personal breakthroughs, but also because they had seen Jesus do amazing things for others in their communities.
Uninhibited, unselfish praise. Lord, let such a praise be found in our hearts, on our lips, and in our actions, today and always. Amen.
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