The Rocks Cry Out!
- Jonathan Moore
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Ahavat Yeshua
Jerusalem
I recently came across something I’d never noticed before in the last chapter of Joshua.
Then Joshua wrote these words in the scroll of the Torah of God. Also he took a great stone and set it up there under the oak that was by the Sanctuary of the LORD. Joshua said to all the people, “Behold, this stone will be a witness to us. For it has heard all the words of the LORD which He has spoken to us. So it will be a witness to you, lest you deny your God.” (Joshua 24:26-27 emphasis added)
The rock… heard. The rock was called a witness because it heard the words of the Lord. Then I began thinking about all the different stories and amazing miracles that rocks have witnessed in the Bible.
The stones from the bottom of the Jordan River when the children of Israel first crossed into The Promised Land.
Or the stones of the walls of Jericho which fell at the trumpet sound and shout of the people.
Or the smooth stones David held and with which he killed Goliath.
Or the stones of Elijah's altar which felt the fire come from heaven to consume the offering.
Or what about the Jerusalem stones at the Temple which heard Yeshua speak?
When Yeshua came near the slope of the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began to rejoice. They praised God with a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen, saying,
“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of Adonai!
Shalom in heaven and glory in the highest!”
Some of the Pharisees from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples!”
But answering, Yeshua said, “I tell you that if these keep silent, the stones will shout out!”
I now look differently at rocks. I think about the amazing stories the rocks of Israel have witnessed.
I think about what my kitchen countertops have heard. Have they heard me praying in the spirit?
Have my fireplace rocks heard me read my Bible aloud? What would they give witness to if they could speak?
Will I allow rocks to shout out, or will I declare Yeshua boldly with my own mouth?
Congregational News & Prayer Updates
On the 15th day of the war, we began to meet in person again. We had to be creative to honor the restrictions while still getting together physically. We are currently experiencing a sweetness in the spirit that feels fresh and renewed.
We have had a few new people request to become members of the congregation the last couple weeks! Growing as a congregation… during war?!
Recently we had the joy of celebrating the amazing, redemptive marriage of “E” and “C”.
We have counted off the seven weeks in great anticipation of Shavuot/Pentecost, celebrated in an evening of worship with many other congregations in Jerusalem.
Thanks for your prayers for “M” and “N”. He has been able to come back from the army base quite a bit more and was even able to attend Shabbat services. They just had their first baby.
Pray for possible plans for a trip to serve the Iranian underground leaders in November (location not shared intentionally).
