Jesus grieves and expresses his frustration, disappointment and pain. He had put in time and energy to bring about a change of heart in his people but all in vain. These towns where he did all he could to convert, were completely passive to his teachings and miraculous works. In the final analysis, they made a fool of him. It is a grave sin when opportunities which should have enhanced or changed others are given to us and we waste them. There is no father that would not be frustrated if he spent his resources in training his child and that child passively wasted the whole opportunity without becoming any better. This is because several others are seeking for this same chance but never got it. When we passively waste opportunities given to us that others are not privileged to have, we are not only guilty of the sin of a failed chance but also guilty of wasting the needed opportunities of others. May we not waste the chance to utilise the opportunities of life and to repent from our sins.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, may we not waste the chances you offer us to become better. Amen