If the Pharisees warned me that the Roman ruler of the area were seeking to kill me, I'd probably think of what I needed to do to save my own skin.
That's not what Jesus does. Jesus isn't deterred by threats of violence -- he's on a mission, and he will not be deterred. This is his dedication to saving you -- whatever cost is necessary, he will pay it so that you might be saved.
What's also impressive is that Jesus' spirit isn't dimmed. He mourns for the city of Jerusalem, and his intent is to gather the children under his protective wings, just as a mother hen would gather her brood. There is a desire to protect, to shield, so that we might be safe. That is the focus of Jesus, even in a time of trial -- the instinct is to save. We see the fullness of Christ's love and the wonder of the invitation in this passage -- as the world is descending into chaos around him, he stands tall and invites others to come to him and find shelter.
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