Pauses for Lent Day 23
Pauses for Lent by Trevor Hudson
Day 23 Word: WEPT
Scripture: “Jesus wept.” John 11:35
Each one of us sits next to a pool of our own tears. Our pools are all different. Some have been caused by what has been done to us; some are the result of our own doing.
Jesus grants us the gift of His own tears. His tears remind us that God weeps with us, grieves with us, and suffers with us. Those who travel the Lenten journey in Jesus’ intimate company discover that His tears represent the empathy of God.
Let’s consider our own pools of tears. These pools could be caused by the death of a loved one, the pain of a divorce, the abuse of a child, the unmet longing for an intimate partner, the loss of a job or the rejection from a close friend. Whatever it may be, this pool of tears is where Christ wants to meet us during the season of Lent.
Comment from Marie: It’s important to remember what the author states, that Jesus wept to remind us that God weeps with us, grieves with us, and suffers with us. And, we can do the same for each other. I have found much comfort from the words and cards shared with me after the recent loss of my brother. It’s comforting to know others care. What are your thoughts on today’s word?
Day 23 Word: WEPT
Scripture: “Jesus wept.” John 11:35
Each one of us sits next to a pool of our own tears. Our pools are all different. Some have been caused by what has been done to us; some are the result of our own doing.
Jesus grants us the gift of His own tears. His tears remind us that God weeps with us, grieves with us, and suffers with us. Those who travel the Lenten journey in Jesus’ intimate company discover that His tears represent the empathy of God.
Let’s consider our own pools of tears. These pools could be caused by the death of a loved one, the pain of a divorce, the abuse of a child, the unmet longing for an intimate partner, the loss of a job or the rejection from a close friend. Whatever it may be, this pool of tears is where Christ wants to meet us during the season of Lent.
Comment from Marie: It’s important to remember what the author states, that Jesus wept to remind us that God weeps with us, grieves with us, and suffers with us. And, we can do the same for each other. I have found much comfort from the words and cards shared with me after the recent loss of my brother. It’s comforting to know others care. What are your thoughts on today’s word?
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