April 1, 2023 8:00 pm
Bluestone is a fascinating variety of rock. When struck, certain bluestones will ring with a musical tone. Maenclochog, a Welsh village whose name means “bell” or “ringing stones,” used bluestones as church bells until the eighteenth century. Interestingly, the ruins of Stonehenge, in England, are built of bluestone, causing some to wonder if that landmark’s original purpose was musical. Some researchers claim that the bluestone at Stonehenge was brought from near Maenclochog, nearly two hundred miles away, because of their unique acoustic properties.
Musical ringing stones are yet another of the wonders of God’s great creation, and they remind us of something Jesus said during His Palm Sunday entry into Jerusalem. As the people praised Jesus, the religious leaders demanded Him to rebuke them. “‘I tell you,’ he replied, ‘if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out’” (Luke 19:40).
If bluestone can make music, and if Jesus made mention of even the stones bearing witness to their Creator, how might we express our own praise to the one who made us, loves us, and rescued us? He is worthy of all worship. May the Holy Spirit stir us to give Him the honor He deserves. All of creation praises Him.
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Welcome to today's encouragement from Our Daily Bread. I'm Bill Crowder and I titled today's reading, Blue Stone Church Bells. Blue stone is a fascinating variety of rock. When struck, certain blue stones will ring with a musical tone. Mein Kluckauge, a Welsh village whose name means bell or ringing stones, used blue stones as church bells.
until the 18th century. Interestingly, the ruins of Stonehenge in England are built of blue stone, causing some to wonder if that landmark's original purpose was musical. Some researchers claim that the blue stone at Stonehenge was brought from near Mein Kluckauge, nearly 200 miles away because of their unique acoustic properties. Musical ringing stones are yet another of the wonders of God's great creation, and they remind us of something Jesus said during his Palm Sunday entry into Jerusalem. As the people praised Jesus, the religious leaders demanded him to rebuke them.
I tell you, he replied in Luke 19, if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out. If blue stone can make music and if Jesus made mention of even the stones bearing witness to their creator, how might we express our own praise to the one who made us, loved us, and rescued us? He is worthy of all worship. May the Holy Spirit stir us to give him the honor he deserves. All creation praises him. 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. As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, if you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace, but now it is hidden from your eyes. Let's pray. Creator God, you are deserving of all worship, praise, and gratitude. When our hearts grow hard and we lose sight of your worthiness, remind us that all creation sings your praise. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. Today's encouragement was provided by Our Daily Bread Ministries.
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