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Saturday, August 9, 2008
Worship and Honor in the Real World
The followers brought the donkey to Jesus. The followers put
their coats on the donkey, and Jesus sat on it. Many people
spread their coats on the road for Jesus. Other people cut
branches in the fields and spread the branches on the road.
-- Mark 11:7-8 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
While an unknown owner supplied the colt on which Jesus rode (See the
previous verses), many in the crowd offered their coats to welcome and
honor Jesus as he came into town. Others spread branches showing their
honor and respect for the Christ. It is a great moment of worship,
celebration, and joy. However, the real test of the crowd's loyalty
will come in the days that lie ahead for Jesus. Like Christians who
celebrate God's grace, Jesus' love, and the Spirit's power on Sunday,
the real heart of worship will not be found in the crowds who share the
same faith and look on Jesus with joyous admiration. No, the real test
will come in the dark hours of trial when our faith is confronted by
another, more hostile, crowd. Should we share in the joy of Jesus'
glory with those that share our faith? Absolutely! However, we must
realize the real test of that faith and the authenticity of our worship
will be determined by what we do when confronted by the darkness and
the hostile crowd!
TODAY'S PRAYER:
O LORD God Almighty, may my life during the week match my worship words
on Sunday. Help me in my heart to realize that what I do each day is an
integral part of my worship. I want to honor you with my heart, soul,
mind, and strength every day of my life. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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