See Souls

There are sights we take-in that remain vivid and memorable. One such sight for me was the first sight of Jerusalem - described in Scripture as the City of God. The sight of the city must also have been one of great joy for ancient and weary travelers. The sight of the city for Jesus, however, is noted as something very different: "When [Jesus] approached Jerusalem, He saw the city and wept over it." (Luke 19:41 NASB). I admit, my eyes were a little teary seeing Jerusalem for the first time but my tears do not compare with The Savior's. Jesus explains his emotion: "you did not [come progressively to] recognize [from observation and personal experience] the time of your visitation [when God was gracious toward you and offered you salvation]" (V.44 AMP). Jesus how people had rejected Him and that great suffering would result. Little has changed: as in Jesus' day, still many reject The Messiah. Jesus saw what others did not comprehend: broken souls, diseased by sin while The One Who gives complete healing and deliverance was among them. It was indeed something to weep over! This begs the question for Believers today: what do we see? Those in need of Christ are all around us - we work with them, shop with them, are entertained by them, we read their publications, we live next door to them, we laugh with them, we are well acquainted with their names. Do we care enough to weep over their deepest need? Oh Lord, enlighten my heart to ... see souls.