Jesus wept. John 11:35
Lord I think every child that was ever in a contest to see who could learn the most Bible verses recited this verse first. It is the shortest verse in the Bible and we all knew that. But Lord ….as I read it and think about it as an adult it has much more meaning. You were there with Mary and Martha the sisters of Lazarus. They were weeping along with those that were there because their brother Lazarus had died. They had called for You when he was sick but You didn’t hurry there like they would have expected You to do. They knew You loved Lazarus too. Why then did You tarry until he had died.
You wept. You had compassion for these two sisters that You loved. Perhaps You even wished You had come there sooner so they didn’t have to go through all this weeping and feeling horrible. Why were You so slow in arriving?
Lord so often we wonder too why You tarry so long in answering us. You remind us Lord that ALL things work together for good when we continue to trust You. But Lord it is so hard.
Thank You for giving us the strength we need when we need it. Oh how blessed we are because of Your unconditional love for us Lord. Thank You for ALWAYS being with us. What a gift!
Thank You Lord.
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