Why?

“As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.” He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.” - Luke 19:37-40 ESV

With 33 days until Easter, I find myself already going there... 
Already going to the triumphant entry... to the bread and the wine... 
Already going to Gethsemane... to the crowds, the beatings, the crown of thorns, the blood... 
Already going to the cross... to the death... to the empty tomb... 
And finding these questions running through my mind:

“Why?”

“Why do you Praise Him?”

“For what is He praiseworthy?”

Then I find myself taking a moment to stop. 
And breathe. 
And dwell on the Lamb. 
And allow myself to be reminded.

Praise Him for the day
Praise Him for the blood
Praise Him for the cross
Praise Him for the life He gave

Praise Him for the death
Praise Him for forgiveness
Praise Him for His grace
Praise Him for His Resurrection

Praise Him for the victory!
Praise Him in this place
Praise Him

For He is worthy of our praise.

Keep the Faith... Carpe Diem

“I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; 
I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. 
I will be glad and exult in you; 
I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.” - Psalm 9:1-2 ESV