Luke 19: 28-44
Though we may be familiar with the story of Jesus mounting a
donkey and making his way through the streets of Jerusalem, have we truly
considered the condition of his heart? As I read the words in Luke 19, I paused
for a long time on the phrase, “he wept over it.” Though Jesus knew his ultimate
destiny, the human piece of him likely could not be somewhat hopeful that the
world would realize what they were doing and rest in the peace of the Lord.
The vision I have of Jesus weeping as he journeyed through
the city is hard on the heart. His strength, grace, and peace were
immeasurable, and his love for man unreasonable considering how they behaved,
yet He
wept for them, knowing what they were missing. Jesus knew what was to come, but he rode into Jerusalem anyway.
Jesus prayed, pleaded, begged, and mourned for us. “He was
pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the
punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are
healed.” (Isaiah 53:5)
Read/Listen to Luke 19: 28-44
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