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Embrace the Sadness

John 11:35 Jesus wept.

It's the easiest verse in the Bible to memorize and yet it has such profound meaning.  We know that Jesus understands our pain and our struggle because he went through horrific pain and struggle.  We often forget that he understands our sadness too.  Jesus had dear friends whom he loved very deeply.  He experienced sadness in the case of Lazarus.  It's fascinating to me that Jesus knew he would raise Lazarus from the dead and yet he wept over his death.  Jesus had a complete understanding of what was about to happen and he still felt the sadness.  This is where I am at certain moments of this journey.  I know where Mom is and I know Who she is with, and all with complete certainty and peace.  This peace that passes all understanding does not remove the sadness that is very real.  The sadness provides a time for me to intentionally connect with God on a very personal level and the Spirit is closer than ever in those moments.  The Comforter is a master at His job because He knows exactly what it is to feel deep sadness.  I embrace my sadness because I feel it bringing the Spirit into my life in an even deeper presence.  He is worth it!

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  1. UnknownJune 13, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    Thank you Abbie! How comforting it is to know that God shares our sadness, cries with us, and is there to comfort us through our hardships. I embrace my sadness as you have, knowing that brings me closer to Him.

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