Lessons We Learn From Jesus Tears - TEARS FOR HIS FRIENDS

 Jehovah understands how you feel. Jesus is "the exact representation of his Father. (Hebrews 1:3)   When Jesus wept, he reflected his Father's emotions.  (John 14:9) You are enduring the loss of a loved one, you can be sure that Jehovah not only notices your grief but he also feels deeply for  you. He wants to heal your broken heart. - PSALM 34:18; 147:3.

Jesus wants to resurrect your loved  ones.  Shortly before he wept, Jesus assured Marth:"Your brother will rise."  Martha believed Jesus.  (John 11:23-27) As a faithful worshipper of Jehovah, Martha no doubt was aware of the resurrections that had been performed centuries earlier by the prophets Elijah and Elisha. (1 Kings 17:17-24; 2 Kings 4:32-37)  And she had likely also heard of the resurrection that Jesus had performed.  (Luke 7:11-15; 8:41, 42, 49-56) You too can be convinced that you will see your dead loved ones again.  Jesus' tears as he gave comfort to his gried-stricken friends are proof that the resurrection is close to his heart. 

Note: Jesus resurrected Lazarus about four days after his death, so Lazarus lived longer until he died.

You can support those who grieve.  Jesus not only wept with Marth and Mary but also listened and spoke reassuringly to them. We can do the same for those who grieve.  Dan, an elder who lives in Australia, says:  "After losing my job, I needed support. Several couples made themselves available day and night just to listent to me. They let me grieve, and they were not embarrassed by my tears.  They also offered practical help, such as washing my car, shopping for groceries, and cooking meals when I felt unable to care for these tasks myself. And they prayed with me often.  They proved to be true friends and brotherrs who are 'born for times distress.'" - PROVERBS 17:17.

 Lessons We Learn From Jesus' Tears - TEARS FOR HIS NEIGHBORS

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