Matthew 11:20 Then Jesus began to denounce the towns in which most of his miracles had been performed, because they did not repent.
In verse 20, Jesus is denouncing towns where he performed miracles and they did not repent. His goal is a change of heart for all so that they can be with Him eternally. It brings to mind 1 Timothy 1:15: “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.”
Matthew 11:21 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
Jesus’s goal isn’t fame. It’s not money. It’s not power. His goal is to save sinners. He subjected Himself to all on this earth to give us an opportunity to see the error of our ways, repent, and spend eternity with Him. The selflessness truly boggles my mind.
Matthew 11:22 But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.
Precious Savior, Thank You for loving us so much that You came to earth in the hopes that we would see, believe, and repent. Forgive me when my heart is hardened. Help me to see the areas of my life that I need to surrender to You. Help me to repent so that I can spend eternity with You. Amen.
Matthew 11:23 And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted to the heavens? No, you will go down to Hades. For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day.
Have a blessed day.