During Jesus’s time other prophets went throughout the Holy Land proclaiming this and that. Many were seen drawing crowds based on the apocalyptic and sensational insights they believed came from God. Therefore, Jesus had to find his way amongst this and proclaim his love. His kingdom was based on his love. He is love itself. Others shouted louder spouting sensational so called prophecy. Others would proclaim the messiah is coming and that Israel would be free from roman rule. Some would proclaim to be Messiahs themselves and say that they would lead others in a battle against the Romans.

Our Poor Lord would use parables and talk about his love. His love was rejected despite the wonder of his miracles. Somehow people didn’t want his love they didn’t want to know how much his heart burnt in love for them. They probably couldn’t understand it as they thought the messiah…