Ironically the
shortest verse of scripture (and arguably the saddest) is “Jesus wept.” (John
11:35) It is a striking 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
indeed monumental. It is the clearest and most concise declaration of
one key aspect of the person and work of Jesus. That is, 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.” Relative to us, Jesus
Christ directly connects with every part of that definition. As ‘VERY
MAN,’ Jesus is intrinsically clothed in our humanity. In other words, HE
GETS US. As ‘VERY GOD,’ Jesus has limitless power to totally transform
our human conditions and circumstances. In other words, HE CHANGES 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 think me insensitive or unkind when I admit to you that I am hilariously
happy that JESUS WEPT. For his tears not only form the preamble to
Lazarus’ resurrection, they become the catalyst for our regeneration,
restoration, renewal and rejoicing. Because 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 are experiencing at this hour, be aware that YOU are the constant concern
of THE COMPASSIONATE CHRIST.
As a matter of fact, you should absolutely feel free to cast “all your
cares upon him” with full assurance that (no matter what) “he cares for you.”
(I Peter 5:7) Bottom-line: “Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY COMES
IN THE MORNING.” (Psalm 30:5)
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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