Actions......

"Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, "Teacher, rebuke your disciples!" 49 "I tell you," he replied, "if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.""  (Luke 19:39-40)

How many times, I wonder, have we heard "actions speak louder than words."  I know I heard it growing up and have used it with bringing up my son.  I have used it, sometimes, when trying to explain something.  It can be difficult when what we are saying is the exact opposite of what we are doing.  Sometimes the actions cause reactions we will have to (or still are) deal with.

The readings this morning are about actions.  Isaiah is pointing out that he has "not been rebellious, I have not turned away."  (50:5)  Paul is telling the Philippians, and us, how God has "exalted him (Jesus) to the "highest place and gave him the name that is above every name." (2:9)  Paul also points out what our response (action) should be "at the name of Jesus every knee should bow." (2:10)  Jesus is showing us, by his actions who he is which, by his very actions, is upsetting the Pharisees and the Romans. (Luke 19:40)

So.... what actions are you taking?  Are you agreeing with the Romans -- no king except Caesar?  Are you questioning like the Pharisees?  Are you part of the crowd shouting "Hosanna"?  Are you one of the followers who will follow Jesus all the way to the cross?  Do people see you living your faith in God, through Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit?  Something to think about......