Scripture Passage: Matthew 23:37-39
Scripture Focus: Matthew 23:37
“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her!”
Jesus knows what is coming for the Jewish people (remember, He has already judged temple worship). How He longs with an unexplained love for the nation that is known as God’s own. For a moment, allow the emotions of Christ to settle somewhere deep within your heart.
Now, allow His pain to register in your innermost being.
Now, allow His sorrow to seep into your soul.
Oh Jerusalem, how you have rejected the Word of the Lord time and time again, putting to death the very ones that were sent to you by God. How I long to step in and gather you, but you rejected Me…you were unwilling. What will be said of you and me? Does Jesus weep over His bride the same way He wept over the city of Jerusalem and His chosen people? Have we rejected and put to death the Word of the Lord? Are we accomplishing our purposes as the body of Christ? Is Jesus saying “Dear church, which rejects my Word and my plan for you. How often I wanted to gather your children together, but you were unwilling.”
Consider the things you have not been faithful about concerning the church. Pray and seek reconciliation from God.
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