As we read the 23rd chapter of Matthew, it is a notorious chapter for the Lord Jesus have rebuked the Pharisees known as "The Seven Woes" - Jesus criticized openly the Pharisees in somewhat angry demeanor. This speech of Jesus stretches through matthew 25.
Though Jesus was talking about the Pharisees He was actually talking to the crowds and the disciples, because He was giving them warning not to do what they do because they are hypocrites. Eventhough, He acknowledged their teaching as the law of Moses, they warned them that they are blind guides who don't do what they teach.
In the last part, He lamented in verses 37-39. He was calling Jerusalem to repent for they are about to reject Him and crucify Him. He asked them to submit be under His wings but they were unwilling.
Let's reflect:
Notice the mercy that always accompanies correction. He still offers a way of redemption though He is utterly upset with our sins. His correction is to always draw us back and restore us - be under His wings.
In Jesus we see true love - enduring and willing to suffer for us.
- How many times we have sinned and find ourselves at His foot confessing and He woulld let us read from the scripture His corrections or would allow us to listen to sermons or read exhortation that would hurt us and shape us to what who He wants us to be.
-If we are in a current situation where we are sinning -- allow the Lord to correct us and let us submit to Him NOW... and be UNDER HIS WINGS once again. Amen.
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