The Bible is divided into books, chapters and verses. I wonder if you know which verse is the shortest one in the Bible. John 11:35: “Jesus wept.” This verse expresses such powerful emotion. It does not say that Jesus cried or shed a tear. The word ‘wept’ is full of emotion that is seen if someone is sobbing uncontrollably.
These two words give us the heart of Jesus; not a creator watching from a distance, not some impersonal force that does not feel our pain.
You and I may not understand or fully appreciate God’s involvement in our lives.
Jesus cares about every person, even you. He knows your heartache. He feels your pain, he sees your tears.
Yes, without exception, every one of us from time to time, may feel that no one cares, no one loves us. The link between God and yourself is seen most clearly in these two words, “Jesus wept.”
Imagine how different the world would be if we could feel each other’s pain to the extent that we could sob for people we don’t even know.
PS. Religion is not defined by sympathy, but by deep empathy.
