“If this day you only knew what makes for peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes." (Luke 19: 42).
Jesus wept before He said the above words. At this point in His public ministry, He had labored for three years teaching by words and examples the truth and the ways of God. He taught them the 8 Beatitudes (Matthew 5: 3 - 12). The Beatitudes is the Magna Carta for the New World Order that Jesus Christ calls the Kingdom of God. Unfortunately, Jerusalem over which Christ shed tears ignored His teachings and warnings thereby making the prophecy below inevitable in 70 AD.
"They will smash you to the ground and your children within you, and they will not leave one stone upon another within you because you did not recognize the time of your visitation.” (Luke 19: 44).
How can we repay the Lord for all His goodness to us, especially for His crucifixion, Resurrection and the Church? Let us aspire to join the Choirs of Heaven and sing Him a new song:
“Worthy are you to receive the scroll and to break open its seals, for you were slain and with your blood you purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue, people and nation. You made them a kingdom and priests for our God, and they will reign on earth.”
(Revelation 5: 9 - 10).
As we celebrate Thanksgiving today, we thank You Lord Jesus for the prosperity and peace You have given us. Help us by Your grace to be mindful of the poor, the homeless and the immigrants in our midst.
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