Jesus shed tears as he fulfilled the Messianic prophecy in the sight of Jerusalem’s citizens by riding a colt into Jerusalem (41). He cried because they had blinders of pride, greed, and false interpretation on their eyes. God had come (44). They could have peace. They rejected it. They believed they could rule themselves. Jerusalem’s destruction was sure to come.
Jesus and John the Baptist had tried to remove the blinders by teaching the truth. Yet, selfish and sinful desires kept them from accepting and understanding (41-42, 8:9-10, 10:21). “He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him.” (John 1:10-11)
How often have I turned away when God came to me in signs, wonders, dreams, words, and movements of the Holy Spirit? Has my stubborn heart blinded me? The past is done and cannot be changed. However, I can change my heart now. In the future, I can humble myself and accept Jesus’ rule.
