Luke 13:31-35
The Lament over Jerusalem
At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, ‘Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.’ He said to them, ‘Go and tell that fox for me, “Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed away from Jerusalem.” Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! See, your house is left to you. And I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, “Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.” ’
Reflection
A couple of days. A short time. Today and tomorrow... but then the third day. Yes, Jesus would visit Jerusalem, but not at this moment. There was work for Jesus to do first. Jesus was curing the sick and casting out demons. This was his work for now. But the time would come soon enough that he would go to Jerusalem and suffer and die for the sins of the people of this world.
For now, the Temple in Jerusalem would remain empty of God. But soon... very soon... the Temple curtain will be torn open and God will be present forevermore. God will be open and present to all the people in Jesus Christ our Savior.
Prayer
Jesus, as your disciple send me today to do your will... for soon you will come... soon... today... tomorrow... and forever. --- Amen
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