Luke 13:35

“Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.”

Context:In Luke 13, Jesus is teaching and healing in various places while journeying toward Jerusalem. He receives a warning that Herod wants to kill Him but remains resolute in His mission. Jesus expresses His love and concern for Jerusalem, lamenting over the city’s rejection of God’s messengers throughout history and its impending judgment.

This verse is part of a larger passage where Jesus is lamenting over Jerusalem and predicting its impending destruction.

Desolation of the House:“Behold, your house is left unto you desolate.” Here, Jesus is referring to the temple in Jerusalem as the “house” that will be left desolate. He pronounces judgment upon the religious leaders and the people, indicating that their rejection of Him as the Messiah will result in the desolation of the temple. This prophecy was fulfilled in 70 AD when the Roman army destroyed the temple, leading to its desolation.

The Absence of Christ:“Ye shall not see me until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.” Jesus indicates that the people of Jerusalem will not see Him until a future time when they will acknowledge and welcome Him as the one who comes in the name of the Lord. This statement suggests that Jerusalem will experience a period of spiritual blindness and separation from Jesus until a future moment of recognition and acceptance.

Future Recognition and Blessing:The phrase “Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord” refers to the recognition and acceptance of Jesus as the Messiah. This quotation is a reference to Psalm 118:26, which was often proclaimed during Jewish festivals, including Passover. It signifies the Messianic hope and the blessedness that comes with accepting Jesus as the promised Savior.

Overall, Luke 13:35 serves as a poignant warning of impending judgment upon Jerusalem for rejecting Jesus as the Messiah. It also points to a future time when the people will recognize and welcome Jesus as the blessed one who comes in the name of the Lord. This verse highlights the importance of recognizing and accepting Jesus as the Savior, and the consequences of rejecting Him.