As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes.
Observation
In this passage Luke 19:39-44, we get a rare insight into what breaks the heart of God. Jesus's heart breaks because there is so much more that God has for us then what we a willing to embrace. In this example, He has peace, but the Judean's had grown accustomed too and have chosen conflict, torment, and self-reliance. Because of this choice, Christ's kingdom is now hidden from their sight. To see the one's Christ loves missing out on peace breaks His heart and causes Him to weep. It causes Christ to weep. We shouldn't pass by such scriptures to quickly.
Application
My heart is becoming more like Christ's. How can I tell? Well some of the things that break His heart, break mine as well. This particular example breaks my heart about me and about others. I know God's goodness. I have witnessed it time and time again. Yet very often peace eludes me because I am focused on self-reliance and self-torture. I can choose peace, but don't. It is frustrating and disheartening to see others run into self-reliance and self-torture as well. I (we) have to choose peace daily, moment by moment, step by step. I have to believe that God has more for me and walk in it.
Prayer
Father, I believe You and I'm so grateful that You haven't given up on me. You are ever faithful. Please be my Prince of Peace today and help me to be the bearer of Your peace to others. Father, I choose You!
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