A few people changed the law of the land. Five to be exact, out of 322,583,006.* And with the stroke of a pen, gay marriage became a right. The reaction was anger, condemnation, hatred, and rage, not directed at the five, as logic would suggest, but at gays, specifically at gay couples.

I struggled with making any comment. Many are much smarter and wiser. Unfortunately for me (and possibly you), God kept nudging and whispering in my ear. This is what He's led me to share...

Riding a young donkey, Jesus descended the Mount of Olives. Shouts of praise and joy rose as crowds covered the path with palm branches and their own cloaks. But when Jesus saw Jerusalem, something happened that forever changed how we are to respond to the world around us.

...He wept over it and said, If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace---but now it is hidden from your eyes. Luke 19:41-42

This was no misty-eyed moment. Jesus sobbed! Yet He did not weep for the city. He wept over it. The Greek word means superimposed in space and time. His tears of compassion covered the city.

He did not notice walls, gates, streets, or buildings. His focus was on those who stood on the walls, sat by the gates, walked along the streets, and lived in the buildings. They were important! If you...

And though He knew what lay ahead, Jesus did not speak with anger or hatred. Instead, His words bore great sorrow. He knew something they didn't, something hidden from their eyes. If only...

He peered into hearts which chose to live in the moment, following their own desires rather than God's. He recognized the stranglehold of sin. And He knew they were dying. If today...

Jesus witnessed every sin. Yet instead of shouting in rage, He wept out of compassion. He knew the lost opportunity---they were giving up eternal life for brief pleasure. And He cried. If peace...

For God so loved the world is quite a broad statement. Jesus came for everyone who would believe in, trust, and follow Him. That includes gays and gay couples.

But something is required. Jesus must come first---over every desire, every want, and every person in our lives---whether a family member, friend, spouse, or partner. How very difficult that can be!

Imagine being in love and God says, No, to the relationship. Heartbreaking! Yet He has said this---for relationships involving gays, unbelievers, those already married, and problems we cannot see.

When Jesus looked upon Jerusalem, He saw relationships He did not want for His people. Moving past their actions, He longed for their hearts and cried for them. He knew what they didn't---following one's own desires rather than God's costs the opportunity to know His love and peace...forever.

Many claim the old Biblical passages were written in error or the Word of God changes over time. I find no justification in either. But I also find no justification for the anger, condemnation, hatred, and rage which has come from both sides.