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<\/a>So today, let\u2019s shout to the Lord!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
We would be in good company. In Luke 19:37 (NIV), we see Jesus\u2019 disciples shouting praises to Jesus. \u201cWhen he <\/i>(Jesus) 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.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n
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This is Luke\u2019s account of the triumphal entry. Jesus\u2019 disciples had borrowed a colt, threw their cloaks over the back of the colt and put Jesus on the colt. This passage goes on to say that as Jesus went along, those who were around threw their cloaks onto the ground, signifying a person of royalty was passing by.<\/p>\n
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I\u2019ve thought about what I might do in this situation and I\u2019ve really believed that I would be a follower of Jesus. A faithful disciple.<\/p>\n
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But in reality I\u2019ve had to rethink it. You see, if I were to place myself in that time period under all of the same situations, I would have been raised in a Pharisee\u2019s home (I was raised in a minister\u2019s home\u2026I\u2019m a PK). I would have gone to religious school (I went to Cincinnati Bible College). I would have even married a Pharisee (I married a minister out of Bible College). I would have looked at Jesus through the eyes of a Pharisee.<\/p>\n
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Knowing myself, I\u2019m not sure that I would have been any different than the Pharisees of Jesus\u2019 day. I believe I would have found it difficult to accept that Jesus was the Messiah.<\/p>\n
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So I applaud this group of disciples who were willing to go against the religious leaders of their day to see and believe Jesus as the Messiah. I appreciate what it took for them to step out and worship Jesus. I am thankful that I am living in my world today, for I may have missed the greatest gift God has given to mankind. Jesus.<\/p>\n
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“Shout to the Lord<\/p>\n
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My Jesus, My Savior,
\nLord, there is none like You;
\nAll of my days
\nI want to praise
\nThe wonders of Your mighty love.<\/p>\n
My comfort, my shelter,
\nTower of refuge and strength;
\nLet every breath, all that I am
\nNever cease to worship You.<\/p>\n
Shout to the Lord, all the earth, <\/p>\n You know you have to listen to it\u2026so enjoy this beautiful worship song by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This reality check has brought me closer to Jesus. He\u2019s all the more precious to me because of who I am in the world today. Not just a Christian, but a follower of Jesus who is shouting praises to the Lord.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Donna<\/p>\n
\nLet us sing
\nPower and majesty, praise to the King;
\nMountains bow down and the seas will roar
\nAt the sound of Your name.
\nI sing for joy at the work of Your hands,
\nForever I’ll love You, forever I’ll stand,
\nNothing compares to the promise I have in You.
\nNothing compares to the promise I have
\nNothing compares to the promise I have in you[i]<\/a><\/p>\n