Stones

"The whole crowd of followers was very happy; they began shouting praise to God," Luke 19:37.

What was going on? What made them so happy? The king was coming! He had crested the hill over there! The surging crowds made way for the king. He was coming! He was near! Thousands and thousands shouted mightily: Blessed, the King coming in the name of the Lord! The stones of the hillsides, the stones of the buildings trembled with the crowd's roar: In heaven, Peace! In the highest places, Glory! Their thunder of praises filled the valleys and leveled the rough places. Their welcome opened a highway. A highway for Jesus' entry into town. [That's what Sunday is about: Jesus' thankful church, in union proclaiming Jesus' death, anticipating Jesus' live appearing. Until he come. Hope.]

When we commune with a brother or sister today we talk of heaven and of sure hope in our King coming in the name of the Lord. And, together, we give joyful thanks to God for the promises.