DAILY READINGS: 1 Sam. 23-24; Isaiah 62:1-63:14; Romans 6:15-7:6
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem… Matthew 23:37
Should Christians be concerned with Jerusalem? The fact that this ancient city today still exists and makes headlines testifies to the veracity and authenticity of biblical prophecy. Its rise and fall, predicted in Scriptures, were fulfilled fully and literally, and attested to in history. The final stage is coming, when God will gather all nations to do battle against Jerusalem (Zech. 14:2). Then the Messiah will come to defeat their enemies and establish His reign of peace on earth. At last, Jerusalem will be a city of Peace. How we long and pray for that day. —K. C. Ung
O’er Jerusalem Thou weepest, in compassion, dearest Lord,
Love divine, of love the deepest, O’er Thine erring Israel poured. — Anna B. Hoppe