“Jesus Wept.” (John 11:35)
This is the shortest verse in the Bible. But it is one of the greatest verses. It introduces us to the human side of Jesus while He walked on earth. He had the same emotions that you and I have and the same physical pains. He not only wept, He also became tired. He slept. He experienced hunger and thirst. The book of Hebrews tells us that He is touched with the feeling of our infirmities. (Hebrews 4:15-16)
On the cross, as He bore our sins in His body, He suffered pain and agony. Just a few hours before, He had prayed in the Garden, “Father, if it be possible let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not my will but thine be done.” He knew the pain and suffering would be tremendous.
But, He endured the pain and the shame because on the other side of Calvary there was joy waiting Him.
When you are going through bodily pain, suffering from some sickness or your heart is broken, remember, Jesus understands. Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.
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