Psalm 86:12
I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart; I will
glorify your name forever.
The standing ovation stopped the game.
On Sunday, Maggie and I attended the last home game of the
Cincinnati Reds. Tim worked as an usher, and we met some of the regulars in his
section. The Reds have had a good season and have been fun to watch. They've
added new players to the roster and have one outstanding player who has hung
with the Reds for seventeen years.
When Joey Votto appeared on the field for his first at bat,
the crowd rose to their feet, clapped, cheered, and may have cried a little.
This player has been with the Reds his entire major league career. At the end
of this season, his contract is finished. As fans, we don't know if he will
return, so our response was to show appreciation for all he has done for the
team. When all the fans rose to their feet and applauded, the energy shook the
atmosphere. It was fun to be a part of his recognition and to see the
humbleness of this faithful player.
I wonder what it would have been like for Jesus if people
had reacted to Him that way. If those closest to Him and those who met Him
realized He was the Son of God, would they have loved Him more, or praised Him
as one worthy of praise? From the scripture, it appears Jesus' humbleness would
have stopped any outcry or ovation, but no one is more deserving.
The times I think about what Jesus has done for me, how He
has carried my burdens and sin on His shoulders, I thank Him and praise Him. Do
I do this often enough? Probably not. Praise doesn't have to wait for a Sunday
church service.
Praise the One who
gave His life for yours—every day. He deserves the glory.
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