Short, Yet Profound!

Short, but yet profound. That is how some things can be. They don't have to be long to be significant. Even that which is brief can be impacting when it is recognized for what it is.

There is a passage in Scripture that is one of the shortest verses in the Bible. I can remember while growing up when we were allowed to come up with our own memory verse, this particular verse was not allowed. However, though it may not have been worthy of credit for verse memorization, it is most certainly of value to keep in mind.

On the occasion of the death of Lazarus we read. . .
"JESUS WEPT." ( John 11:35 ESV)

Two words. Three words in the Greek: "Wept the Jesus." And that weeping was noticed by others. ( John 11:36) Jesus was not mourning the loss of his friend Lazarus. He knew what He was going to do. Lazarus would live again. Jesus was going to raise him, giving him back to his sisters and friends. What appears to have touched Jesus so deeply was the sorrow being experienced by others. ( John 11:33)

The profoundness for us is in the recognition that here was Jesus -- God in the flesh ( John 1:1-2, 14; Matthew 1:23) -- deeply moved by the grieving of others. Though fully aware of what He was going to do and the ultimate eternal hope Jesus came to provide, in Him we are shown that God is aware of the impact of our varying life experiences. He is fully aware of the heights of our joys and depths of our sorrows. He knows! He cares! He loves us! May our life continue to be touched by the One Who is touched by the cares of humanity!

Have a great day COMFORTED IN KNOWING THE ONE WHO PROFOUNDLY CARES!
Carl

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