June 12, 2004

Christ's Passion

No, this is not an article about the recent Mel Gibson movie. I can't very well write about something I have not seen.

In my devotions this morning, I came again across Luke 13:34.

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!

Every time I read this passage, I am struck by a couple things:

1. Jesus is in the middle of pronouncing judgment on Jerusalem. A quick perusal of the context will show this. Jerusalem was a city who's days were numbered.

2. Jesus is grieving over the impending doom of the city. There is no malice in our Lord's declaration of divine wrath.

3. Christ truly desires repentance for the city, even though he knows it is not going to happen.

As believers, we are called on to proclaim the Gospel of Christ to the masses. Many will not believe. We cannot let their unbelief rob us of our compassion for them. Christ in this passage is our shining example of a holy passion for the lost.

Posted by Andrew at June 12, 2004 12:28 PM

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