Is the Lord Weeping Over You?

“These things His disciples did not understand at the first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written of Him and that they had done these things to Him…John 12:16.”

Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday is the week before Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. It marks the beginning of Holy Week and concludes with Easter Sunday. Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem is referred to as the Triumphal Entry for He is worshipped by a multitude of followers who had come to Jerusalem for Passover. As Jesus approached the city, they shouted, “Hosanna!” Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel.” But a closer look at the Gospel accounts reveals Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem was more painful and tearful than triumphant.

Dr. Luke records: “And when He (Jesus) approached, He saw the city and wept over it.” (Luke 19:41) Jesus wept over Jerusalem because those He so desired to know Him personally and intimately did not recognize the time of their visitation (Luke 19:44). The Apostle John tells us Jesus was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him. (John 1:10-11) How sad for the chosen nation of God to miss such a wonderful opportunity to know intimately their Savior, Lord, and King.

On Good Friday and Easter Sunday, many messages will be preached as to why Jesus went to the cross, died for our sins, and rose again on the third day. Messages delivered by anointed servants will be right on target for all with open hearts willing to hear. But will they hear? Jesus still stands at the door of the hearts and knocks. Have you answered?

Jesus went to the cross so we might get to know personally the God of the universe. The Glorified Jesus, the Son of God, the King of Kings is now seated at the right hand of The Father welcoming all to come and know Him through His Spirit. Don’t miss this opportunity.

Do you know the Risen Lord or is He just an acquaintance in your life? Is He bringing to your remembrance wonderful truths beyond the grasp of the natural mind? Or have you lost the joy of discovery in your relationship with the Lord?

Is The Lord is weeping over you on this Palm Sunday? This week, join in the Apostle Paul’s prayer to the churches at Ephesus and ask: “that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him.” (Ephesians 1:17)

There is no secret about what God can do. What He has done for many others, He will do for you.