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11-21-2025 Luke 19 v4548 All The People Were Hanging On His Words

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The Gospel of Luke Chapter 19 Verse 45 thru 48

45 Then Jesus entered the temple area and proceeded to drive out those who were selling things, 46 saying to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves.’”47 And every day he was teaching in the temple area. The chief priests, the scribes, and the leaders of the people, meanwhile, were seeking to put him to death, 48 but they could find no way to accomplish their purpose because all the people were hanging on his words.

In Luke 19:45-48, we witness a profound moment in Jesus' ministry as He cleanses the temple, driving out those who were desecrating its sanctity. His passionate declaration that the temple is a house of prayer, contrasted with the activities of money changers, highlights not just a physical cleansing but a deeper call to spiritual authenticity. This moment encapsulates the heart of Jesus' mission — to restore true worship and communion between God and humanity.

As believers today reflect on these verses, they are reminded of the divine authority of Christ, who not only speaks truth but embodies it. The cleansing of the temple serves as a prophetic act, symbolizing the radical transformation Christ offers to each of us. When we read the Gospels, it is the Holy Spirit that anoints our souls, allowing us to engage with the living Word. In this moment of reflection, we, too, find ourselves hanging on His words, just as the crowds did in Jerusalem.

The beauty of redemption lies in its invitation to all who call on His Name. This act of grace is not limited to the historical context but extends through time, reaching each heart that seeks Him. The love, faith, and hope woven through the narrative of Jesus inform our understanding of His promise to us today.

As we delve into the Gospels, we experience the evidence of truth that transcends mere knowledge, igniting our spirits with renewed purpose. In every verse, through every parable, we find the redemptive love of Jesus calling us to communion, guiding us to understand that His temple is not just a place, but an invitation into relationship with Him. Amen.

Join me as we pray our daily prayer of forgiveness. The Lord’s Prayer.

At the Savior's command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to pray:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever.

I am sorry Lord. I believe You died and rose for me. Please forgive me as I forgive others. I share You as my Lord and Savior seeking to live your Will in all things. Prayers for wife Toni and my mother Betty pray for our children especially our two oldest Alexandra & Allen Son in Law Mark Stern; Julian, Gabriel and Jeffrey and our grandchildren Oliver, Julian and Elliott. We pray for those we’ve said we’d pray for and those who’ve asked us to pray for them. We pray for the dying as we do each day Lord give them peace in their last breath. We pray for Holy Mother Church. Our prayers for our niece Brittany. The Soul of Edgar Bruce. RIP In Jesus Precious Blood by His Name we pray. Amen.

I am a poet obedient to Christ,

Catholic Evangelist Thomas Cruz†Wiggins

†Spirit led God inspired Christ fed†®

Ephesians 6:17-20

11-21-2025 Luke 19 v4548

**All The People Were Hanging On His Words**

In the heart of the city, where the temple stood proud,

Jesus entered with purpose, amidst the bustling crowd.

He gazed on the merchants, their tables displayed,

And in righteous indignation, His anger portrayed.

With a whip made of cords, He drove them away,

“Do not turn My Father’s house into a den of trade!”

The echoes of justice resounded that day,

For worship was sacred, not for profit’s sway.

The blind and the broken, they came seeking grace,

In that holy place, they found a warm embrace.

Children sang praises, their voices rang clear,

For in the midst of chaos, the Savior was near.

The chief priests conspired, their hearts filled with dread,

For Jesus’ authority shook them in their pretty little heads.

Yet night after night, in the temple He spoke,

With wisdom and power, their strongholds He broke.

With fervor unyielding, He taught as they sought,

The truth of the kingdom, in every word wrought.

But the stones of the temple would witness the strife,

As He brought forth a message to challenge their life. Amen.

© Thomas Joe Cruz†Wiggins

November 21, 2025 @ 04:34 AM EST

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