"Weep With Those Who Weep" - JESUS ALSO UNDERSTANDS OUR FEELINGS

When he as on earth, Jesus perfectly imitated his Father's beautiful qualities by  what he said and what he did.  (John 5:19)  Jehovah sent Jesus to the earth to comfort "the brokenhearted" and "all who mourn."  (Isaiah 61:1, 2; Luke 4:17-21)  People knew that Jesus understood their suffering and really wanted to help them. -Hebrews 2:17.  

When Jesus was young, he likely had close friends and family members who died. For example, it seems that his adoptive father Joseph, may have died when Jesus was still a young man. Imagine how difficult it must have been for such a caring young person to endure his own grief, as well as the sorrow of his mother, brothers, and sisters. 

During his ministry, Jesus showed that he really understood people and had empathy for them. For example, when his close friend Lazarus died, Jesus felt the intense pain that Mary and Martha experience.  His empathy for them was so strong that he began to cry, even though he knew that he was going to resurrect Lazarus. - John 11:33-36. 

"How can Jesus' comforting words from the past help us today?  The Bible makes it clear that Jesus has not changed. It says:  "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, and forever."  (Hebrews 13:8) He is called the Chief Agent of life" because he makes it possible  for us to live forever. Jesus also understands grief personally and "is able to come to the aid of those who are being put to the test."  (Acts 3:15; Hebrews 2:10, 18) So we can be sure that Jesus is still affected when others are in pain. He understands their grief, and he is able to give them comfort "at the right time." -Hebrews 4:15, 16. 

Next time: "Weep With Those Who Weep" -'COMFORT FROM THE SCRIPTURES" 

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