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Jesus IS Present
When I first read this verse I thought of how awesome that would be to be there in that moment. I can only imagine how loud my voice would be! What a wonderful sight, a vision of people praising and worshiping the Lord IN PERSON!! In this part of the chapter, Jesus is preparing to be crucified. He is walking through Jerusalem for the last time, and people are praising Him and cheering Him on. If I were in the crowd, I would just cry. I would simply be in awe of the Savior. I sometimes I have thoughts of “what would it be like if Jesus here today”? or “If Jesus could hang out with me for a day, what would we do?” I have these thoughts when I read this verse simply because I think about being in his physical presence just like the people of Jerusalem were. I also think about how amazing He was with his miracles and healing powers.
Whenever I talk to someone about Jesus, I always result to talking to them about the miracles and the healing powers He has. It brings a tear to my eye when I think about the healing he has done in MY life and in millions of others!!
As Jesus was approaching the city, He was being praised by hundreds of people with joy. Now imagine what things were like for the people of Jerusalem at the time. And then imagine how intense their praises were. This passage really makes me think about how Jesus IS present, and that we should constantly praise Him as if he were physically walking the streets here and now. In our lives, its very easy to crumble when things get difficult and to give up and throw in the towel. But Jesus truely saves us with his healing, and his miraculous presence.
Eddie: What an unspeakably beautiful image of where Jesus IS right now in our lives…
I understand that I may step on some toes here but, to tell the truth is the point of FOA right?
If I had the day to spend with Jesus, I would like to be able to talk to him like a friend. This week I have been angry. I need to get that out and no one would understand that better than him I believe.
Eddie,
I have been on the sidelines the past 8 years seeing you travel your spiritual journey and what a joy it is for me to read what you have written; especially your statement that if you were in the crowd praising in Jerusalem, you would “just cry”. How open and honest. Oh, that more of us would be in such awe of our Savior.
My love to you and your family.
Eddie, it brings a tear to MY eye to see where God has brought you. It is amazing to know that He is present in our lives and that He changes us daily. Eddie, your mom is rejoicing over you right now!
Thank you for sharing with us, today!
Hi Candy,
I know what it is like to be walking in your shoes. I think if all of us were honest we would say we have been angry. That’s why we are called to lift each other up. In the early church they confessed their sins to one another. Why? I think it was so that they could pray for one another. Whenever we are down we should ask for prayer and support from each other. It doesn’t mean that we are sinning it means that at this time we need support. Right now I am praying that God would quiet your heart and give you His peace. A peace that passes all understanding. I have had others pray this for me when I was going through a trying time and it was amazing. He gave me such peace. Usually when we have such anger it is from a broken heart. Whether it was broken by someone or something only God knows. But He promises in Isaiah 61:1, “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, Because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to captives, And freedom to prisoners.”
How would I spend a day with Jesus? I think it would be unselfish. Truly unselfish. I think He would walk me through the streets and help those in need. I feel it would be a learning experience that He would show me how to truly love those around me.
When people ask me what Heaven is like my response is it is filled with such love that I can’t even comprehend it.
How revolutionary it would be to walk around with this mindset all day every day. Every conversation becomes a prayer. Everyone you meet is seen as a soul for whom Jesus bled, died and now lives. Every situation is fully attended by Jesus. Nothing is insignificant.
What a great thought from this particular verse! Thanks Eddie.
To see Jesus and to be in his presence would be fullness of JOY. Thanks Eddie you did a great job with this verse.
Eddie: Your mom and I were close, and I was privy to her deepest desires that her only son would become a man of God. So I agree with one of the earlier comments, your Mom is rejoicing in Heaven and counting it all joy! You have a legacy to take to your sons and daughters which is pure gold!