Jesus Weeps

“As He approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it.” Luke 19:41

Jesus knows that He is about to face the most horrible, humiliating experience ever encountered: betrayal by dear friends, loss of all human companionship, excruciating physical torture, separation from God and an ignominious death. But He takes one last look at the glorious city He loves and He weeps. His words rend the heart:

If you had only known what would bring you peace!
you did not recognize the time of God’s coming to you.

Jesus worked so hard and spoke so plainly about God’s love for the people of this city yet only a few were willing to believe His words and follow Him. Does He still weep today because so few recognize Him as the only One who can bridge the gap between sinful men and women and God? His invitation is clear: “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with them and they with me .” Revelation 3:20.

Dear Father, forgive me for so often causing you grief over my reluctance to trust you. Help me understand and respond to you every day.

By Marilyn Ehle
Used by Permission

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