September 22, 2018

September 22, 2018

Judy Hollaway

June 16

Running with Jesus  

Luke 19:41-42,44b  And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes… because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation.

”But as he came closer to Jerusalem and saw the city ahead, he began to weep.  “How I wish today that you of all people would understand the way to peace. But now it is too late, and peace is hidden from your eyes...because you did not accept your opportunity for salvation.”

     Jesus riding the donkey entered Jerusalem and fulfilled prophesy and what was Jesus doing, weeping! He knew in a few days he would be killed and they did not recognize that He was their long awaited Messiah who would take away the sins of the world.

     This is a warning for the lost! God's Word says,”Today is the day of salvation.” I wonder what those who did not accept Him would tell us today if they were allowed to come back and talk to us. If they did not accept Him they are in Hell lifting up their eyes in torment. People don't want to talk about that, excuse me, I have to because as we look around today we don't weep over those who are not receiving Christ and have little concern. Our society does not believe there is a heaven or hell. They think all this is just a story. Truth is revealed when a prophesy is fulfilled. That is how we know a true prophet. If you read the history and know that this very day would come when the Messiah would enter Jerusalem riding a colt you know they told the truth. We are proclaiming Jesus will return and it will happen, maybe today. We need as Christians to look up because redemption draweth nigh. We need to look around and weep for the lost and seek ways to share the truth with them. Are we weeping? Are we unconcerned? 

Father, forgive us for not being concerned and open doors for us to be able to share the Gospel in fresh new ways. Help us have eyes to see and hear. Help us sow in tears the seeds of resurrection life and hope! Time is running out just like it did this day in Jerusalem, Jesus came! 

Tomorrow: A “House of Prayer”!