Who do you cry out for help?John 11:35
Out of all the creatures in God's creation, only people cry. Tears often say what words cannot. When Jesus cried outside the tomb of his friend Lazarus. Jesus's humanity cried out as loudly as his divinity would moments later when Jesus raised his friend form the dead.
Jesus's tears were different form those many of the mourners surrounding him. Those people were wailing in accordance with Jewish custom. This tradition allowed the community to fulfill a duty to publicly and loudly lament personal tragedy more so than it allowed those who were grieving a personal release of emotion. The Greek word used here for wept is found nowhere else in Scripture. It means "to cry silently."
Jesus didn't cry for the benefit of others. He didn't cry to make a point or teach a lesson. He cried because his heart was broken.
God's heart breaks because he has compassion for those he has created. That means he does not take your pain, sorrow, grief, disappointment, or even physical death lightly. God knows he can bring good out of tragedy and enjoy eternal life with you after your days on earth are through, just as Jesus knew he could raise Lazarus from the dead. That doesn't stop God from entering into your preset sorrow with you, from reaching out in compassion to bring comfort when you need it most. When you cry, cry out to him.
Selah people' and friends Jesus was not ashamed to express his emotions and let others see him cry. Follow his example of honest emotional vulnerability, while inviting him to help dry your tears from the inside out. I'm not sure what exactly what your going through today but it is my prayer as your pastor and your brother in Christ that you will allow Him to comfort you.
"Peace be yours each day as you allow Christ to dry your tears and comfort you more than words can say."
Your pastor,
Rev Muston (PreacherPatrick)
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