The Bible is divided into books, chapters and verses. I wonder if you know which verse is the shortest?
It’s 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 the emotion shown by someone sobbing uncontrollably.
These two words show us the heart of Jesus. He’s not a creator watching from a distance, nor 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 may feel from time to time that no one cares, no one loves us. But the link between God and you is seen most clearly in the two words, “Jesus wept.”
Imagine how different the world would be if we could feel each other’s pain to the extent where we could weep for people we don’t even know.
PS. Religion is not defined by sympathy but by deep empathy.
