"But many of the priests and Levites and heads of the fathers' houses, old men who had seen the first temple, wept with a loud voice when the foundation of the temple was laid before their eyes. Yet many shouted aloud for joy so that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people, for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the sound was heard afar off."
Ezra 3:12-13
The people got emotional when they saw God's work being accomplished. Some segments of Christianity have criticized Pentecostals for being too emotional. It's okay to shout and cry at a ball game, but it's a no-no in church. The work of God in our midst will cause people to respond differently. Some will sit quietly; some will fall on their knees in tears; some will stand with hands raised and shout. Although the presence of God will elicit different responses, there will be a response. Religion without emotion is dead. If I touch live electrical wires, I will react – often with a shout. But a dead person does not feel. So whether I weep or shout, I'm glad for emotions. It shows I'm alive.
Today's Thought: An emotional response to God indicates spiritual life.
Have an emotional day. Love you.
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