Ironically, the shortest verse of scripture (and arguably the
saddest) is “Jesus wept.” (John 11:35) It is a striking and
emotional portrait of Jesus Christ, standing before the burial site of his dear
friend, Lazarus. While the number of
words recorded here by John, the apostle of love, is modest; their significance
is monumental. It is the clearest and most concise declaration of
one key aspect of the person and work of our Lord. In Christ, we have a high priest who is “touched by
the feeling of our infirmities.” (Hebrews 4:15)
Dictionary.com defines “infirmity”
as “a physical weakness or ailment” (or) “a lack of strength” (or) “a moral
weakness or failing.” As it relates to us, Jesus Christ directly connects with
every part of that definition. As ‘very
man,’ Jesus is intrinsically clothed in our humanity. Put
simply, he gets us. As
‘very God,’ Jesus has limitless
power to totally transform our various conditions and
circumstances. In other words, he ENLIGHTENS AND ELEVATES us. Through
Christ, our minds are transformed; our ailments become healings; our weaknesses
become strengths; our failures (moral or otherwise) become undeniable
victories.
I hope that you do not consider me unkind or insensitive when I
admit that I am hilariously happy that Jesus
wept. Because His tears were not only the precursor to
Lazarus’ resurrection, they have become the catalyst for our regeneration,
restoration, renewal and rejoicing. Since Jesus wept, we can “glory in
tribulations.” (Romans 5:3) Because Jesus wept, we can “count it all joy.” (James
1:2) Hallelujah, what a Savior!
Regardless of what you might be experiencing during this hour, be
aware that YOU are the constant concern of THE COMPASSIONATE CHRIST. As a matter of fact, you are absolutely free
to cast “all your cares upon Him,” with complete confidence that (no matter what)
“He cares for you.” (I Peter 5:7)
Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all
else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!
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