1 Macc 2:15-29 / Luke 19:41-44
It is said that opportunity knocks only once, and that means there may not be another opportunity.
When an opportunity is missed, then there can only be regrets.
But when a missed opportunity results in disaster and tragedy, then there will only be tears.
Jesus saw how the holy city of Jerusalem did not understand the message of peace and the missed opportunity that God has offered.
In one of His saddest moments, He shed tears over Jerusalem.
And we know that the disaster and tragedy that Jesus spoke of came true for Jerusalem.
We may ask how do we know that it is a God-given opportunity and that it is a message of peace.
Opportunities are often missed because they come in hard and rough appearances.
The promptings from God point to a long hard road and a narrow gate.
But when we surrender to God’s way, then we will receive peace and blessings, and there will be only tears of joy.