"Cry out and shout, O inhabitant of Zion, For great is the Holy One of Israel in your midst!"

There is a place for emotion in our walk with the Lord. The thot of God amongst them leads to the calling to shout out for joy. It is amazing that God would choose to walk amongst us, selfish, sinful people. Sadly, hundreds of year after this calling was issued, when God truly incarnated to walk amongst His people, they did not shout for joy, but shouted for His crucification. As we move towards Good Friday, let's be mindful that He was amongst His people but they could not recognise them.

Today, it could be true too. Could He be in the person who is in need? In Matthew 25:40, Jesus said, "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me." Let us not just celebrate the presence of the beauties and mighty but the poor and suffering, for they bring us the presence of Christ when we response in Christ-like manner. Shout for joy that today you have a chance to do something for the least.

Lord, help me to recognise Christ when He is in our midst. Amen