In Matthew 23 Jesus gives the Pharisees and teachers of the law one of the harshest beatings recorded in scripture. As I read this passage this morning I kept thinking, man He is FIRED UP!!
But then, after all that; then you see what Jesus heart is really like.
“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing.” Matt 23:37.
As wretched, worthless, arrogant, selfish, and sinful, as they were; Jesus still loved them. Under the hen’s wing is a place of protection, a place of warmth, and a place of love. Jesus wanted to shelter and hold Israel close, but they rejected him. As much as the King of Kings wanted to shelter, guide, and love his people their selfish ambition kept them away. They rejected his love because they wanted it their way and for their glory.
How often have I failed to come into the master’s wings, when he has offered them for protection? Why do I ever choose my way over His?
Jesus loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life, but how often do you choose to do things your way instead of his.
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