The Power of Tears - The Crosswalk Devotional - August 17

PLUS...20 Psalms to Read When Life Is Miserable [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional [Devotionals]( [Newsletters]( [e-Cards]( [The Crosswalk Devotional]( The Power of Tears By Rev. Kyle Norman “When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. “Where have you laid him?” he asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they replied. [Jesus wept]( ([John 11:33-35]( It is the shortest of all the verses found in Scripture. In English, the verse amounts to two words; in its original Greek, the statement is 16 characters long. Jesus wept. This small verse, tucked in the middle of a much larger narrative, is expansive in meaning. It reveals the fullness of the incarnation. Have you ever wondered why Jesus wept? Jesus’ tears seem particularly confusing given that Jesus already knew that he would raise Lazarus from the dead. Jesus proclaims this fact to the disciples. “Lazarus is fallen asleep,” Jesus says, “I am going to wake him up” (11:11). The death of Lazarus will bring glory to Jesus and reveal himself as the inaugurator of eternal life, the one in whom resurrection is accomplished. Jesus even declares this truth to Martha. In plain and uncomplicated language, Jesus proclaims, “your brother will rise again” (11:23). The raising of Lazarus is part of God’s plan. And yet, standing before Mary and Martha, seeing their tears, and hearing their sobs, Jesus openly weeps. [CONTINUE READING →]( You May Also Like: [20 Psalms to Read When Life Is Miserable]( Sue Schlesman The Psalms are meant to be sung and prayed, and there are specific psalms that were written to help us when life it bleak and we feel miserable. [CONTINUE READING →]( [10 Verses to Remind You God Is Enough]( Aaron D'Anthony Brown We should all feel comforted knowing that no matter what we’re going through, God is enough. Here are ten verses to remind you God is enough. [CONTINUE READING →]( [10 Things You Should Never Say to Your Pastor]( Joe McKeever Listening to the gripes of the Lord’s people is standard fare for ministers. They ought to teach courses on it in seminary. Someone please tell the newly ordained to get ready. [CONTINUE READING →](                       Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                       Which prophet succeeded Elijah? A. Isaiah B. Elisha C. Isaiah D. Daniel [ANSWER THE QUESTION →]( [Crosswalk.com Logo]( [Read about Salem Web Network]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Email Preference Center]( | [View in Browser]( © 2022 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219. This email is never sent unsolicited. You are receiving this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from Crosswalk.com - The Devotional. [Link](