Matthew 21:16. “And said unto Him, ‘Hearest thou what these say?’ And Jesus saith unto them, ‘Yea; have ye never read, “Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?”’”
CONNECTIONS. Two together – tied in the same place; One small – one larger – connected. Even animals learn from each other. Comforted with familiar smells and sounds – Quiet contentment – until the cords are untied. Then the highest possible usefulness – The King wants to use you – Both of you are to go together – One will carry the load – the other learn – from the King.
Dignity in meekness – control with strength of character. The King sits – in honor and humility at the same time. The crowd watches, wonders, worships as scripture is fulfilled. Impromptu carpets laid before Him by an adoring crowd. Voices raised from those in front and behind – “Hosanna!” The King weeps – the crowd rejoices – why the difference? He knows – He sees the future – the crowd only the present. But for this brief moment, a connection is made. And the rocks wait to speak if the connection is broken.
A praying place – worship is supposed to ascend to God. But the sound of business – and its stench – is loud and smelly. The loud murmurings of the pious with their little boxes fastened – The loud shouts of the hucksters, blend in a cacophony of noise. Worship that goes no higher than the ceiling – connects with Business, to fill their pockets in the name of God. A form that could be used if true – the right place – But wrong - from deceitful, covetous hearts that only nod to God. A bad connection – broken by the sound of falling furniture – and the Word of God.
A word spoken to a tree – listeners wondering and questioning. The tree withering and dying – and doubters wonder at “prayer-power.” Authority questioned – where is this connection? How does a word – a statement spoken – get such power? Faith – not in self but in a Person, who has authority – Belief without question – makes a connection that joins questions and answers. The doubters watch and question and live – scratching their heads. The believers ask, believe, go to sleep in contentment and confidence. Knowing the higher connection of simple faith with a prayer-answering God.
A family connected by nature’s ties – father and two sons. Responsibility is a family matter – father knows best – “go…work.” A rebellious answer – the sound of stomping feet going in the distance; But cooling temper and familial connection – quiet feet go to the vineyard to work. A fawning answer – smooth sounds of false obedience; Good words – respectable attitude – all fake – untrue – unreal. Sounds of connection – but underlying actions of disobedience. What makes the connection? Words or actions? Father knows – An obedient son does the will of his Father – and is connected.
“O God, who is near to the child who calls in the Lord’s name: I have learned with gratitude, the blessings that accompany the connection between heavenly Father and this earthly son. I am unworthy of the least but Thou hast given the best. Thank You. I praise and worship Thee. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”