The Tragedy of Unbelief

Luke 19:41-44 | JD Summers

During his time on earth, Jesus demonstrated the depths of his nature and character. Entering Jerusalem through a serenade of palm branches and hosannas, he does not linger in the afterglow of a warm reception but instead expresses his heartfelt lament for the many who have rejected him. Jesus contains immeasurable depths of compassion, even to those opposed to him. His heart goes out to fallen humanity, moving him to act in love to lay down his life. And yet even in the throes of compassion, he does not abandon the reality of judgment for those unwilling to trust him. Jesus is a wellspring of compassion, but we must not presume upon it. Rather, his compassion should draw us to life-giving faith.