We remember certain days in history that had a profound effect on the world. This was a significant event. At this time thousands of people were celebrating the feast of the Passover. Jesus was making His way to Jerusalem for this reason, despite knowing that the Jewish leaders wanted to kill Him. They wouldn't do it at this time because of the Passover celebrations, but would carry out their plans when things quietened down. On this day the crowds acknowledged Jesus to be the Messiah and welcomed Him with praise. They assumed He would free them from the Roman Empire, but Jesus rode into the city peacefully on a donkey. He showed he wasn't there to physically free His people, but to give them peace and freedom with God in His spiritual Kingdom.
When Jesus saw the city, He was heart broken because He knew that they (like us) would be judged for their disbelief. They didn't see that Jesus could bring them peace.
The Jews are an example of mankind's hostility towards God. We don't want God to rule over us, we want to live our own way. Jesus cries to us "if you only knew what would bring you peace". It was Jesus offering Himself up as our sin-bearer that would reconcile us to God. We can have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
If only we'd realise that Jesus can give us peace with God...
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