No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as well!
Luke 13:3
This isn’t one of the things we like to hear from Jesus. But Jesus tells the truth. The message He is giving them here is a national one. The Jewish nation was preparing to reject their Messiah.
The awful events of the near future were as yet unknown to everyone but the Lord Jesus. As a result, His words were meant as a merciful warning.
Heavenly Father, I have learned to be so thankful for Christ’s honesty. Life would be so much worse without the truth. I don’t have life to waste. You are so merciful to even make Yourself known to us. Your way, over and over, proves Your glory, holiness, power, and love. I want to do what I do out of love for You! In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.