Matt
11:13-17 (ESV) For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John, 14 and if you are willing to accept it, he is
Elijah who is to come.
15 He who has ears to hear, let him hear.
16
"But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting
in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates,
17
"'We played the flute for you, and you did not dance;
we sang
a dirge, and you did not mourn.'
NOTE: I wonder if Jesus' statement in verse 14
meant, that if they accepted him, John would be Elijah to come, but since
"this" generation did not accept the Messiah, Elijah still remains to
come. The first time Jesus came he played the flute, the second time he will
sing a dirge. And it is not until the last moment that the nation of Israel
recognizes his messiah-ship. It is easy to be critical of Israel, but we are
not much better. There are scores in the church who are only interested in fire
insurance and have no real desire to walk with God. How sad? Do they truly even
understand their salvation? How can the church trample to the ground something
of such great value? We are all fools, because we have so little faith. He gave
so much and we are so unmoved. Forgive me Lord for my lack of faith. Forgive me
for my complacency. I want to live for you and love you by my deeds and words.
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