In the midst of our trials and tribulations, we often find solace in knowing that Jesus, our Savior, understands our pain and sorrow. John 11:35 offers a profound glimpse into the compassionate nature of our Lord: “Jesus wept.”

In this short yet profound verse, we witness Jesus’ humanity in its rawest form. He wept not out of weakness or despair, but out of deep empathy and understanding for the suffering of those around Him. The context of this verse is the death of Lazarus, a close friend of Jesus. Despite knowing that He would soon raise Lazarus from the dead, Jesus was moved by the grief of Lazarus’ loved ones.

Jesus’ tears remind us that He is not a distant or indifferent God. He is intimately acquainted with our pain and sorrows. He weeps with us in our moments of despair, sharing in our burdens and offering us His comforting presence.

As we meditate on John 11:35, let us be reminded of the depth of Jesus’ love for us. He willingly entered into our human experience, experiencing all the emotions and struggles that come with it. He understands our pain because He himself experienced it.

Moreover, Jesus’ tears reveal His heart of compassion and empathy. He is not a God who is aloof or unaffected by our suffering. Rather, He is deeply moved by our struggles and actively seeks to comfort and console us.

In our own lives, let us find comfort in the fact that we serve a God who is not indifferent to our pain. He is a God who weeps with us, who shares in our sorrows, and who offers us His unwavering love and support.

May we take solace in the humanity of Christ, knowing that He understands our struggles and walks with us through every trial. And may we, in turn, extend that same love and compassion to those around us, sharing in their joys and sorrows as Jesus did.

Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ, who understands our pain and sorrow intimately. Help us to find comfort in His humanity and to draw near to Him in our times of need. Grant us the grace to extend love and compassion to others as Jesus did, sharing in their joys and sorrows. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.