Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! Luke 19:41-42
Jesus wept on his entry into Jerusalem. As He looked at the people He knew they were facing a disastrous future.
Jerusalem would be destroyed, families killed, and many scattered into desolations.
All this would happen because the people were blinded from the peace offered by Jesus to those who live for Him.
The Israelites wanted a king not a savior.
The religious leaders of the day rejected the teachings of Jesus and plotted to kill Him.
How do we translate this spiritual moment of Jesus into our lives today?
How can we find the peace and protection of Jesus in this muddled world?
Jesus is omniscient and know every detail of your future. He promises you His peace which is not of the world.
The key to living in the peace of God is repentance. Seek out God and ask the Holy Spirit to show you where you are blinded in your relationship with Jesus.
We are human beings engineered to live for self and persue our own desires and needs. We are unable to understand the depth of our personality and corrupt inner nature. God sees everything about you. Nothing is hidden from His eyes.
Christians believe the answer comes from religion, works, and keeping the laws of God. But this will never bring the peace of God.
Many people don’t take God seriously or fear and respect Him. The priority of a Christ follower is to seek the will of God and live in harmony with Jesus.
Today we are living on a sinking ship and it will eventually disappear into the depths. The judgments of God are all over the world. The future is not bright; it is bleak.
The peace of God will come to those who enter into a personal and embracing relationship with the Living Christ. You must lay down your life for Jesus and give up all independence and control.
This is not a call to religion. It is a decision to seek the will of God above all else and turn away from all forms of darkness. You must be open to the conviction and correction of the Holy Spirit.
The promise of the peace of Jesus will come to you even while living in tumultuous conditions.
The peace of God comes to those who walk in oneness with Jesus under the authority of the Holy Spirit.
As a believer you must live by faith not by what you see with your eyes. The Christ follower doesn’t talk about Jesus; He emulates the teachings of Jesus in every aspect of his life.
Things might look good today but are you prepared for adversity tomorrow?
Hal Hollister Ministry 