out of the ordinary | the landscape

God frequently works through the ordinary. Through them he shares something of his love for us and reveals elements of his redemption plan. In this devotional series we look at some of the ordinary things Jesus would have encountered as he journeyed towards the cross. Today, rocks! Holy Spirit, will you reveal something extraordinary through each of them. Amen.

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 to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!” “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.” Luke 19: 36-40, NIV

When the Pharisees demanded Jesus silence his supporters he pointed to the ground and said if the people didn't proclaim who he was the rocks would cry out instead. Romans tells us the whole of creation is a witness to the glory of God, but it is his people who get to do more than simply point him.

We have the privilege of sharing who he is and what he has done. We have the honour of being welcomed into his presence and commissioned to partner with him to bring the Kingdom to earth.

Look to the sky tonight and you will see the sparkling evidence of the beauty and imagination of our Creator. Look at the trees and see his extraordinary attention to detail as they signal the seasons. Look at the rocks and you will see nothing less than a testimony to the power of our God. Cry out with the stones. Jesus is the King of glory!

Let's pray
Help me take a moment today, Lord, to revel in your astonishing creation. Help me to discern your Spirit and find joy in the world around me. And help me worship you with my whole being so my life speaks profoundly of your love and grace. You are the King of glory! In Jesus' name. Amen.