Jesus Keeps Poking. Is He Really not Lost?

Luke 20:39-21:4

     Jesus continues to poke at the religious leaders. Not only are they asking the wrong questions but they also have the wrong answers, especially concerning Him. Their idea of who the Christ was and what He would look like had some holes in it and Jesus points this out with His example of the Christ being a son of David. Jesus was of course both David's Lord and also from his kingly line as far as being born from Mary. The scribes hadn't figured this out. Jesus doesn't stop here. He further points out how hypocritical they are and gets rather specific. Again, He is embarrassing those in power and they won't let it go for long. But Jesus knows this. He knows that He is not what people expect Him to be and that they will resent Him for it. He knows that His death march is imminent and that these leaders will play a major part.
     Still, they have a sliver of a window of time left to repent. If they would listen to Jesus now it's not too late. They could still follow Jesus, though it would cost them their pride, wealth, and comfort. In contrast Jesus points out the meager offering of a poor widow. Someone who had no one to protect her for provide for her and yet she gave freely and willingly of all she had. She only had God to trust and for her that was enough. How much do you need? If Jesus called you to trust Him with everything you have, including your money, security, family, and social status would you give it to Him? Would you walk with Jesus even if it meant giving everything? Are we so blinded by our wealth and our comfort that we don't even realize that this is what Jesus is asking for? Are we so arrogant to think that we are His blessing to the nations when we give less than 10% of what we have? Jesus puts His money where His mouth is and asks us to follow. Do you believe that Jesus isn't lost?