September 28 we had Dave Ogren with us representing IRR/TV. In his early days of ministry he served as Associate Pastor here in Ferndale when we were known as Bethel Temple.
After sharing about the ministry of IRR/TV, Dave brings us to Luke chapter 19. In Luke chapter 19:41 and following, Jesus prophesies over Jerusalem and began to weep over Jerusalem because they didn’t perceive what could save them though he is right in front of them. Soon Jerusalem would experience disaster because people have made choices to reject God’s way. Yet he weeps because His desire is for the hearts of the people. His desire is that they would return to him for healing and freedom. It is God’s desire that we would turn from those errant choices and return to God for healing and freedom. He doesn’t relish the punishment. He relishes restoration.
Jesus’ people need to have the same eyes as we look at the world around us.
