"Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her. How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! 35 See your house is abandoned to you, you will not see Me until the time comes when you say Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord." Luke 13:34-35 CSB
When we consider the things that are happening in Jerusalem and other parts of Israel, this piece of scripture seems almost prophetic. People are dying, being taken hostage, raped and are watching their homes and their families being wiped out. Is Jesus watching what is going on? Yes, He is but He is unable to help because they refuse to recognise Him and call on Him. This has been the case since Jesus walked through this same land. Tony Evans comments on this:
'At the thought of Jerusalem, the city that housed the temple, Jesus lamented over the centuries of rejecting God and His prophets. As a hen desires to protect her chicks, Jesus longed to do the same for Jerusalem. But since the holy city was rejecting the Messiah, He would have to reject the city. After Jesus' death and resurrection, Jerusalem would not see Him again until His return to reign as King in His Kingdom when believers call out, 'Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord." Copyright Tony Evans
And it is still the same today. The Israelites have a choice, the same as we do. If they will only call out to Him for His help, accepting Him as the Messiah, then He will come and help them. The term 'Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord, actually means Baruch Haba, B'shem Adonai' (We bless you from the House of ADONAI).
Jesus longs to hear these words, He longs to gather His children together as a hen gathers its chcks under its wings. But, at present, they continue to reject Him.
And many other people do this as well. Take for instance, our own country. Many have heard tales of Jesus in school, Sunday school, church and possibly in general conversation with people. Some watch Songs of Praise and it goes in one ear and out of the others. The devil has blocked the ears of people and we have the power to syringe them. How do we do this? Speak the Word to them. Pray, pray and pray some more. In Jesus' name, break the power that the devil has over them. We need this and Israel does at this very moment. Can you spare a little time to pray for them?
I never like to end without giving someone the opportunity to ask Jesus into their life, or, re-dedicate their life. If that is you, pray this prayer and please let me know:
Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen
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