Luk 19:42 | MHM | STEP | v. 42–44 : Jesus explained why He was crying. He said, “If you had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes” (Luke 19:42 ). Jerusalem did not understand the things that would bring peace with God. They did not recognize the time when God came to save them. Because they refused to listen, Jesus warned that enemies would come and destroy the city. The Romans would surround Jerusalem, tear it down, and kill many people. “They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of God’s coming to you” (Luke 19:44 ). This was fulfilled about forty years later. Jesus’ words remind us that we must not ignore the chances God gives us for salvation (Psalm 81:13; Isaiah 48:18; Acts 2:36 ; Romans 11:8 ). It is very sad when people choose not to see or accept God’s message.

‏ Luke 19:42

v. 42–44: Jesus explained why He was crying. He said, “If you had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes” (Luke 19:42 ^a). Jerusalem did not understand the things that would bring peace with God. They did not recognize the time when God came to save them. Because they refused to listen, Jesus warned that enemies would come and destroy the city. The Romans would surround Jerusalem, tear it down, and kill many people. “They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of God’s coming to you” (Luke 19:44 ^b). This was fulfilled about forty years later. Jesus’ words remind us that we must not ignore the chances God gives us for salvation (Psalm 81:13; Isaiah 48:18; Acts 2:36 ^c; Romans 11:8 ^d). It is very sad when people choose not to see or accept God’s message.