Daily Devotion - Jesus Wept

Our Daily Devotion – Jesus Wept

“Jesus wept.” - John 11:35

Two simple words. The shortest verse in Scripture.
But maybe one of the most comforting.

Jesus stood at Lazarus’s tomb knowing exactly what He was about to do. He knew resurrection was minutes away. He knew the mourning would soon turn into celebration. If anyone had a reason to skip the tears and rush straight to the miracle, it was Him.

Still… He stopped.

He looked at Mary. He saw Martha. He heard the weeping. And instead of explaining, instead of correcting, instead of saying, “Just wait and you’ll see,” He let Himself feel it with them.

Jesus wept.

He didn’t rush past their pain. He stepped into it.

That tells me something important: our sorrow isn’t an inconvenience to God. He’s not standing at a distance saying, “Hurry up and get over it.” He’s not annoyed by our tears or disappointed by our grief. He draws near. He sits down beside us. He carries the weight with us.

Jesus is fully God — strong enough to raise the dead — yet tender enough to cry with His friends.

So when you grieve, you’re not grieving alone. When your heart aches, His heart is near. When the day feels heavy, He isn’t pushing you forward… He’s walking with you through it.

Whatever you’re carrying today, bring it honestly to Him. No pretending. No polished prayers. Just the truth.

Because we have a Savior who doesn’t just fix pain.

He stands with us in it.

Walk in faith, rest in grace, and trust the One who walks beside you.
In His love and grace,

ray mileur
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