Salvation: Free, But Not Cheap - Understanding Jesus' Tears for Jerusalem

In this powerful message, we delve into the depths of Jesus' heart and explore why he wept over Jerusalem. As we journey through the Bible, we see that Jesus was a man who felt deeply for others and their pain, and his weeping was a reflection of the profound love he had for his people. We start with Luke's gospel in chapter 19, where we see Jesus weeping over the city of Jerusalem. In this triumphant entry, Jesus looked at the city and wept. The pain and sorrow that Jesus bore for Jerusalem, not the land, but for the people, caused him to weep. He felt such pain for the people, as he cried out to them, saying, "I've been gathering you, and you would not come." Even when the Pharisees asked him to quiet down the people shouting his name, he wept over the city. We then turn to John's gospel in chapter 11, where we see Jesus weeping over the death of his friend Lazarus. This is a powerful moment that shows Jesus' humanity and his compassion for those who were hurting. He groaned in his spirit and was troubled as he wept for his friend. As we move to Matthew's gospel in chapter 23, we see Jesus weeping over Jerusalem again, as he laments the fact that the people would not listen to him and come to him for salvation. He says, "How often would I gather thy children together, even as a hen gather her chicken under her wings and you would not, behold your house is left unto you desolate." This is a moment of deep sadness as Jesus realizes that the people he loves have rejected him. Throughout his public ministry, Jesus was always touched by the feelings of our infirmity, not only for the people then but for us now. What a savior! Jesus never wept for himself, even when he knew he would be betrayed, spit on, and crucified. Instead, he wept for others and their pain. This message is a reminder that salvation is free but not cheap. Jesus paid the ultimate price for our redemption, and we must never take it for granted. It's a call to action for us to repent and turn to him, to accept his gift of salvation and live a life that honors him. We must never forget the love that Jesus had for us, the depth of his sacrifice, and the cost of our salvation.