I love this scripture. Just a few verses ahead of it. Jesus gives the Pharisees and religious hypocrites a good tongue lashing. As I read these passages. I could hear the frustration in Jesus words. How these so called "religious leaders" are suppose to be leading people to God...but they do anything but; with all their rules, pride, and sin. They just don't get it. 

Have you ever been so frustrated with someone that has been so haughty, and self righteous? Ugh... I sure have...and it frustrates me. Guess what? It frustrates Jesus too.

But then when he gets to vs. 37....you see the softness, the tenderness of our Savior. He lamented, he wept, he felt sorrow for Jerusalem who rejected Him! Even tho He loved them so much He was going to die for them.

There are a couple times I remember reading about Jesus that he wept. Here, and when Lazarus died. When I read that Jesus wept, it brings me comfort. Not that I'm some kind of sick person that loves when other are sad. But that I have a savior that can relate to me and visa versa. That can understand when I'm frustrated, that understands when I feel hurt by someones rejection, that weeps when a loved one is lost.

Have you ever gone through something painful and a while later were able to help someone else through that same kind of pain? Perhaps you were just there to listen, and hug them and say "I know, I know." Because you DO know, you've been through a storm, and came through it.

I know there are a lot of hurting people out there. That have been rejected, that have been hurt, that have lost loved ones and the pain is overwhelming! Can I bring you some words of encouragement today?

God loves you, He understands what you are going through. He wants you to come to Him...and when you do he will say..."I know, I know." He wants you to turn; turn away from your sin, your hurt, your rejection.... for He wants to comfort you..just like this sweet mama hen and her baby chicks. Jesus said in Matt 11:28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

I pray for all who are hurting, and feel lost. Trust in the Lord and His promises; for he has a plan and a future for you, and He loves you with an everlasting love. May you find peace and comfort knowing that.

Ps....if you are in need of prayer today. Just send me a little message. I'd love to pray for you today.
God Bless!!