Jesus Wept For Us
Today’s Bible Verse:
John 11:35 ESV
Jesus wept.
These two words, the shortest verse in the Bible, hold a depth of meaning that has resonated with Christians for centuries. In this simple phrase, we see Jesus' full humanity. He is not a distant, unfeeling God but one who experiences the depths of human emotion, even sorrow and grief.
Jesus wept at the tomb of Lazarus, his dear friend. He wept not only for the loss of Lazarus but also for the pain and suffering that sin and death have brought into the world. He wept for the brokenness of humanity and the weight of our grief.
This verse offers comfort in our times of sorrow. We know that Jesus understands our pain, for he has experienced it himself. He is not a stranger to our tears but a compassionate friend who weeps with us.
This verse also reminds us of our hope in Jesus. Even though he wept at Lazarus's tomb, he raised him from the dead. In the same way, Jesus offers us the hope of resurrection and new life. He has conquered death and offers us eternal life in him.
As Lutherans, we believe that Jesus is fully God and fully human. This verse shows us the fullness of his humanity. He is not a distant, unapproachable God, but one who knows our joys, sorrows, hopes, and fears. He is a God who weeps with us and rejoices with us.
In our grief, let us remember that Jesus weeps with us. He understands our pain and offers us his comfort and hope. Remember that Jesus has conquered death and provides us with the hope of resurrection and new life.
Prayers
Remember:
Florida as they recover from Hurricane Milton.
The people of the southeast who are dealing with the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.
All people dealing with cancer
Those who reject Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
A Prayer for Today:
Lord Jesus, thank you for weeping with me in times of sorrow, for understanding my pain, and for offering your comfort and hope. Please help me remember that you have conquered death and offer the hope of resurrection and new life. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Luther’s Morning Prayer:
I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands, I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.
Apostles’ Creed:
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer:
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.