February 5-HR King

Scripture Lesson: Luke 19:37-40

Today is HR King Hank Aaron’s birthday. Aaron broke the longstanding career HR mark set by Babe Ruth by hitting 755 career home runs while playing for the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves ending his career back in Milwaukee playing for the Brewers. Aaron had to endure racial taunts and even death threats as he approached Ruth’s record. Hank Aaron not only was a Hall of Fame player, he is a Hall of Fame man. He was the all-time HR King until Barry Bonds broke his record and is considered one of the greatest players to ever play the game.

Today’s verses come from the entry into Jerusalem by Jesus on what came to be known as Palm Sunday. The crowds had gathered on the route from the Mt. of Olives down into Jerusalem. It would be akin to our ticker tape parades, with the masses out to cheer. The crowds cheered for Jesus and shouted praises to His name. The Pharisees wanted Jesus to quiet the people. Jesus told them that if the crowd was quiet the very stones would cry out in praise! So often we get busy in life and forget to praise Him! Jesus is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, He deserves our praise more than just one day of the week. Yet more times than not, we come to Him wanting something instead of praising His name!

1. How can we praise Jesus today?
2. Why does Jesus deserve our praise?
3. Stop right now and praise Him!

Jesus is our king, may we commit ourselves to live a life of praise for Him and to Him!