October 11, 2020 -- John 11:33-35 -- Many Reasons for Thanksgiving

 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled.  And he said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to him, “Lord, come and see.” Jesus wept.

John 11:33-35 English Standard Version

Jesus wept. We know this to be the shortest verse in the Bible (John 11:35). When Jesus saw the sister of Lazarus weeping at Lazarus’ death, when Jesus took in the effects of the sin which caused Mary’s weeping and was the reason why His work as Savior was needed—Jesus wept.

This Thanksgiving be thankful:

~for your Savior’s tears. He is not distant and cold. He is the Lord of Glory Who is moved by your pains

~for your Savior Who comforts those who mourn

~for your Savior Who is patient with your failings and directs you to life that never ends

~for your Savior’s resurrection which guarantees all believers will rise to newness of life

~for your Savior Who goes and prepares a place for you all who believe, a place in the new heavens and the new earth where tears and mourning shall be no more

~for your Savior Who brings you into the great company of saints who rejoice in Him—you are not alone as you work with all your might to apply this gift of salvation to every part of your mind, your life, your heart and your actions.

There is none like You, Jesus! From the Father’s great compassion and mercy, grace and love, You have been sent to seek and find lost and wandering sheep. Thank You Father in heaven for Your unstoppable love. Thank You, Jesus, for Your love and righteousness. Thank You Spirit of God for Your presence, gifted to men and women so that they should know Jesus Christ and the power of His resurrection. Thousand, thousand thanks Jesus. Amen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmJtef10DWw