Vision for Peace

When Jesus Looked at the City and Wept

As Lord Jesus came close to Jerusalem, something unexpected happened. The Bible says:

“Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, saying, ‘If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.’”— (Luke 19:41–42 NKJV)

This is a powerful moment. Just a few minutes earlier, people were shouting praises and celebrating Him as King. But Jesus was not celebrating. He was crying. Why? Because the people were close to salvation but did not recognise it.

Tears That Came from Love

Jesus did not weep because Jerusalem was sinful. He wept because they missed their moment. God had come to them in flesh, offering peace, forgiveness, and restoration—but they did not see it.

This shows us something important: God’s heart breaks when people ignore the very things that can bring them peace. Even today, many people are busy, successful, or educated—yet restless and anxious inside. Choose to be different!!

Jesus said, “the things that make for your peace.” That means peace was available—but overlooked.

The Bible reminds us:

“For God is not the author of confusion but of peace.” — (1 Corinthians 14:33 NKJV)

We often think peace will come through money, status, perfect health, or problem-free living. But God’s way is simpler. Jesus taught simple truths humility, forgiveness, mercy, trust in God. The Beatitudes show this clearly:

“Blessed are the meek… Blessed are the merciful… Blessed are the peacemakers.” — (Matthew 5:5,7,9 NIV)

Simple attitudes. Deep results.

Why Do We Miss Simple Truths?

From the beginning, humans have struggled with simplicity. In Eden, God gave one simple instruction, but the serpent complicated it:

“Has God indeed said, ‘You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?” — (Genesis 3:1 NKJV)

The same thing happens today. We ignore what works and chase what looks impressive. Naaman expected a dramatic miracle, but God healed him through a simple instruction:

“Go and wash in the Jordan seven times… and your flesh shall be restored.”— (2 Kings 5:10 NKJV)

The solution was simple—but pride almost blocked it.

Open Our Eyes to See Clearly

Lord Jesus wept because their eyes were closed. This reminds us of Elisha’s prayer:

“Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” — (2 Kings 6:17 NKJV)

We also need open eyes—to recognise God’s presence in ordinary moments, simple obedience, and quiet faith.

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” — (2 Corinthians 5:7 NKJV)

Lord Jesus did not come with luxury or force. He was born in a manger, lived as a carpenter, and died on a cross.

“He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.”— (Philippians 2:8 NKJV)

And the message He preached was clear and simple:

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved.”— (Acts 16:31 NKJV)

Learning to Live with Childlike Faith

Lord Jesus said:

“Unless you are repent and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” — (Matthew 18:3 NKJV)

Children trust easily. They don’t overthink. God invites us to the same kind of faith.

When we live simply with God, peace follows:

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…”— (Galatians 5:22 NKJV)

Are you aware that esus still weeps not in judgment, but in love—when we miss what could bring us peace. May our eyes be opened, like Bartimaeus, who heard Jesus’ voice and followed Him:

“Go your way; your faith has made you well.”— (Mark 10:52 NKJV)

The path to peace is closer—and simpler than you think.

Bible Reading: Exodus 29

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