John 11:35 NIV — Jesus wept.

It was nice to hear from Deborah last week, encouraging us to finish the last 90 days of the year strong. This week I will be sharing some of the shortest verses in the Bible. Ray will make a memory verse card each day so that we can easily memorize God’s word. In today’s key verse, what caused Jesus to weep? I encourage you to take time to read the passage in John 11: 1-44 NIV, titled “The Death of Lazarus.”

When Lazarus, the brother to Mary and Martha dies, Jesus travels to the town of Bethany, where Lazarus lived. As Mary approached Jesus’ feet and wept, mourning the death of her brother, Jesus wept with her. Jesus then raised Lazarus from the dead with the intention that all would believe in Him. This was His final miracle before His crucifixion. We can walk this earth knowing that Jesus weeps with us in our sorrows and rejoices with us in our joys. Take a moment to worship with “Jesus Cries” by Riley Clemmons.

Let’s pray. Dear God, I desire to run to Your feet when I experience both joys and sorrows. As I study Your word this week, help me to be able to recall and recite Your word in times of need. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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