As the time approached for Him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. And He sent messengers on ahead, who went into a Samaritan village to get things ready for Him; but the people there did not welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem. When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy them?” But Jesus turned and rebuked them. Then He and His disciples went to another village.
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Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. This means He went with purpose, determined, and unwavering. He knew what was coming, but His love for you and me was greater. He knew the pain and disappointment that was ahead, but He also knew the victory that was within reach now. He knew it wouldn’t be easy, but He knew we needed a sacrifice that would cover all of our sins and give us a hope of eternal life with Him. He resolutely set out for Jerusalem for you…and me. Today, may we resolutely set out to serve Him. To live with purpose, determined to share the Gospel, and unwavering in our love for God and others.
A Journey With Jesus 