Luke 12-13
There are many passages in scripture that demonstrate God’s compassion toward mankind. However, I don’t believe any are more poignant than this found in today’s reading: “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing.” He looks upon those who have done such evil, killing and stoning God’s chosen messengers! He compares them to babies that a mother brings under her protective cover. This is God’s desire for mankind, in spite of our sinful ways! Even though there will come a time when the wicked will face eternal torment, that is not what our Lord wants. He would much rather gather them under His protective wings, shielding them from all harm for eternity.
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