IF YOU CROWN HIM KING, HE WILL CLEAN YOUR TEMPLE

 

IF YOU CROWN HIM KING, HE WILL CLEAN YOUR TEMPLE

 

Luke 19:45-48

45 And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought;

46 Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.

47 And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him,

48 And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him. KJV

 

          The people had just shouted their praises in an impromptu coronation. It was almost time to offer the sacrifice and Jesus went into the Temple. What he observed was a marketplace and a polluted courtyard. The scene was one of righteous rage.

 

          Things haven’t changed much since then. People who had enjoyed the fish and bread, the physical healings, and the marvelous miracles had decided they wanted Jesus as King and commander of their life. It was a good choice, but if you crown a King, you must also know that He intends to reign. They did not get what they expected. They got what they needed which was a return to orthodoxy, purity, and holiness.

 

LEAD ME TO CALVARY

Author: Jennie Hussey

 

King of my life, I crown Thee now,

Thine shall the glory be;

Lest I forget Thy thorn crowned brow,

Lead me to Calvary.

 

Lord, help me to know both the blessing and the rebuke of your reign over me. AMEN