When The Stones Cry Out

by Adena M’lynn Harmon

July 24, 2024

In a quiet corner of her home, a woman kept three special rocks. Each day, she would sit with these stones, speaking to them as if to old friends. She poured out her heart, sharing memories from her earliest days to her most recent experiences, like a movie reel of fragmented clips strung together.

 

The woman treated these rocks as silent confidants, entrusting them with the story of her life. She believed they absorbed her words, her emotions, and her very essence. To her, these stones were more than mere objects - they were keepers of her personal history.

 

When the time came, she sent these rocks away to be safeguarded. She hoped that one day, that special someone would hold these stones and pray with them, unknowingly connecting with her story and energy back into the universe and rise in praise.

 

However, a clear jolt of my heart, a memory - the image of her palm. This symbol held special significance for her, representing a healer she trusted. It served as an anchor for her faith, a reminder of the healing power she believed in, even when doubts crept in.

 

The Earth beneath our feet holds ancient wisdom. For millennia, humans have felt drawn to rocks and stones, sensing their silent power. Some believe these geological formations are more than inert matter - they may be receivers and transmitters of energy.

 

Legend tells that rocks can "cry out" with messages for those who listen closely. While this idea may seem far-fetched, many find a sense of peace when communing with nature's stone monuments. The practice of "talking to rocks" is said by some to have a healing effect.

 

The Bible contains numerous references to rocks and stones, often symbolizing strength, stability, and protection. Here are some key verses:

 

Old Testament

 

Genesis 28:18-22

"Early the next morning Jacob took the stone he had placed under his head and set it up as a pillar and poured oil on top of it. He called that place Bethel, though the city used to be called Luz. Then Jacob made a vow, saying, 'If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and clothes to wear so that I return safely to my father’s household, then the Lord will be my God and this stone that I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that you give me I will give you a tenth.'"

 

Exodus 17:6

"I will stand there before you by the rock at Horeb. Strike the rock, and water will come out of it for the people to drink.” So Moses did this in the sight of the elders of Israel."

 

Deuteronomy 32:4

"He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he."

 

1 Samuel 2:2

"There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God."

 

2 Samuel 22:2-3

"He said: 'The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior— from violent people you save me.'"

 

Psalm 18:2

"The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."

 

Psalm 62:2

"Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken."

 

Psalm 95:1

"Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation."

 

Isaiah 26:4

"Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal."

 

Isaiah 32:2

"Each one will be like a shelter from the wind and a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in the desert and the shadow of a great rock in a thirsty land."

 

New Testament

Matthew 7:24-25

"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock."

Matthew 16:18

"And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it."

The phrase "the stones cry out" is found in the New Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Gospel of Luke. Here is the relevant passage:

In Luke 19:40, Jesus says, "I tell you, if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out." 

This statement is rich with meaning and can be interpreted in several ways:

Inevitability of Praise

Jesus is emphasizing that His arrival and the recognition of His kingship are so significant that even if His disciples were silenced, inanimate creation (the stones) would take up the cry. This underscores the inevitability and necessity of acknowledging Jesus' divine nature and mission. It suggests that the truth of who Jesus is cannot be suppressed.

 

Fulfillment of Prophecy

This statement can be seen as a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies that speak of all creation rejoicing in God's redemptive acts. For example, Isaiah 55:12 says, "You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands." The imagery of stones crying out fits within this broader biblical theme of creation responding to God's work.

 

Rebuke to the Pharisees

Jesus' response to the Pharisees who wanted Him to rebuke His disciples serves as a rebuke to them instead. It highlights their failure to recognize the Messiah and contrasts their silence and opposition with the spontaneous praise of His followers. It implies that the Pharisees are so spiritually blind that even non-living objects are more perceptive than they are.

 

Symbolism of Creation's Witness

The phrase can also symbolize that all of creation bears witness to Jesus' identity and mission. In a broader theological sense, it signifies that the entire universe is attuned to God's plan and will respond to His actions. This connects with the idea that the created order reveals and responds to the Creator.

 

Finally, Luke 19:40 conveys the message that the recognition of Jesus' divine kingship and the praise due to Him are so fundamental that they transcend human expression and extend to the entirety of creation. It also serves as a powerful declaration of Jesus' authority and the universal acknowledgment that His presence and mission command.

 

1 Corinthians 10:4

"and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ."

 

41 Peter 2:4-5

"As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ."

 

These scriptures show how the imagery of rocks and stones is used to convey concepts of strength, refuge, and the enduring nature of God's protection and presence.

 

Proponents claim that rocks can absorb human thoughts and emotions like invisible sponges. As we share our troubles, the stone takes on our frequency, transforming that energy. The rock then gradually releases what it has absorbed back into the wider universe.

 

Those who follow this practice often view it through a spiritual lens. Some see it as a way of indirectly communicating with a higher power or cosmic consciousness. As a Christian, I interpret the Rock as Christ and my speaking to a physical rock in my hand absorbs the energies that want to separate me from Christ, I can’t break the Rock, so I surrender, releasing all my burdens in to praises to my Creator.

 

Rocks, like all materials, have natural frequencies at which they vibrate, known as their resonant frequencies. These frequencies depend on the rock's composition, size, shape, and internal structure. Several factors can influence these frequencies, including:

 

Weather Conditions

Temperature changes can cause expansion or contraction in the rock, potentially altering its resonant frequency.

Moisture - Water can penetrate the pores and cracks in a rock, changing its mass and elasticity, which can affect its frequency.

 

Mechanical Forces

Wind -  Strong winds can cause vibrations in rocks, particularly if the rock is part of a larger structure like a cliff or boulder. The frequency of these vibrations can change depending on wind speed and direction.

Seismic Activity - Earthquakes and other ground movements can induce vibrations in rocks, affecting their resonant frequencies.

 

Acoustic Vibrations

Sound Waves - Loud noises or specific frequencies of sound can cause rocks to vibrate. While everyday sounds might not have a significant impact, specialized acoustic equipment can induce vibrations in rocks.

 

Words and Intent

The idea that words or human intent can affect the frequency of rocks is more controversial and less supported by mainstream science. However, proponents of certain spiritual or metaphysical beliefs argue that the energy from words and thoughts can influence the vibration of materials, including rocks.

 

Scientific Perspective

From a scientific standpoint, changes in temperature, moisture, and mechanical forces like wind and seismic activity are well-documented factors that can influence the vibrational properties of rocks. The impact of words and intent on the physical properties of rocks remains a topic of speculation and is not widely accepted in the scientific community.

 

Practical Implications

 Understanding the resonant frequencies of rocks and how they change can have practical applications, such as:

Engineering - Ensuring the stability of structures built on or around rocks by accounting for how environmental conditions might affect the rock's behavior.

Archaeology - Analyzing how ancient structures might have withstood environmental changes over time.

Geology - Studying the properties of rocks to predict and understand natural phenomena like landslides or earthquakes.

 

In summary, while rocks do have natural frequencies that can be influenced by environmental conditions and mechanical forces, the idea that words or intent can change these frequencies is not supported by scientific evidence.