I saw this \u201crock-band\u201d cartoon and I knew a blog was on its way. Humorous but the truth is these are just rocks, stones and pebbles. No life exists in them, yet they sit amidst the vibrant rhythm of creation. Around them, water dances, fish jump for joy, and birds chirp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As I look at these rocks, I can almost hear them shout out praises. In Luke 19:40, when the Pharisees wanted Jesus to quiet His disciples, He responded: \u201cI tell you, if these (His disciples) are silent, the very stones will cry out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wow! Even lifeless rocks are ready to join the worship chorus if we falter. And why shouldn\u2019t they? Psalm 150:6 reminds us: \u201cLet everything that has breath praise the Lord.\u201d Every living, breathing creation of God — including you and me — are called to be praisers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, I\u2019m answering that call. I praise God for His unwavering goodness and mercy. I praise Him for His peace that steadies me when life gets wobbly. I praise Him for His Son, who is my Savior, my anchor, and my soon-coming King. Can you feel it? That joy bubbling up inside as gratitude overflows? Creation gets it too.
All creation is a symphony of praise! Trees lift their branches like arms reaching to heaven. The wind hums melodies through the leaves. Even the ocean claps its waves in applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If nature instinctively praises its Creator, how much more should we? If we\u2019re quiet, the rocks are just waiting to take our place. NO! We won\u2019t be quiet! This is our song to sing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nothing is impossible for God, but, for goodness\u2019 sake, let the rocks stay silent as we belt out hallelujahs to our God! Surely God would much rather hear our voices lifted in praise to Him! Not a fan of your own singing voice? That\u2019s okay — God isn\u2019t tuning into your pitch; He\u2019s tuning into your heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So today, let\u2019s raise the praise. Whether it\u2019s a shout, a hum, or a joyful noise, let\u2019s declare His greatness. Let\u2019s make sure those rocks stay silent. We are His praisers, so let\u2019s belt out hallelujah choruses and songs of praise because our Father God is so, so good!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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