SOAP Luke 19:40-44
The unbelief of Jerusalem is heartbreaking. Their denial ended in swift destruction, as Romans under the rule of Titus invaded the city and starved out the people in AD 70. I wonder if Christ would look upon our country with the same sorrow and dread. We too are a people devoid of faith, not recognizing Jesus as our Messiah, and scorning his invitation to salvation.
I read a fascinating rendition of the siege of Jerusalem in Francine Rivers' Mark of the Lion series Book 1 - A Voice in the Wind. I would encourage you to read this entire series. Francine's books are always well-written and full of scriptural truth. This series was especially touching to me. http://francinerivers.com/books/voice-wind
Good Morning Girls
ReplyDeleteLooking at our soap today shows me Jesus was full of emotion for His people. He wept over their denial to see Him as their Messiah who had come in human form to release them. I wonder how many times I might have missed my deliverance from a situation because of my own unbelief...probably more than I care to remember. I pray I can be more for Him and less for me, that He won’t have to have any rocks cry out His praises before I do.
Yes, faith is the key here. May Jesus always find hearts full of faith.
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