Sometimes we hold things in for long periods of time. At a given time, we need to release all tension, anger, hurt, and emotion we’ve held captive within. That release is most safely done through tears. Weeping is healthy. Think of those who have lost their homes during recent storms, or through fires, or scams. Some may have lost loved ones-unexpectedly. People are known to have been betrayed by close friends. Jesus can relate: “Even my own familiar friend in whom I trusted, Who ate my bread, Has lifted his heel against me” (Psalm 41:9 NKJV). Judas betrayed Him. Weeping can release hurts we are not even aware of.
Weeping is temporal. Aside from God’s love, nothing on this earth is forever. God shows us there’s a balance to every emotion and every trial. Today we weep, but tomorrow we’ll rejoice.
I don’t know if Jesus will have us stand with our hands at our sides while He unravels his quadrillion rolls of paper tissues and proceeds to wipe the tears from our eyes, but He will end our suffering. He will make sure nothing else ever, brings tears of sadness or hurt to our eyes. In a nutshell, today’s your day to weep. Tomorrow’s a different story.
Meaning? Your weeping’s almost over! Time to start rejoicing! In the meantime, don’t keep it all to yourself! Remember, you’re not the only one weeping! Jesus knows your hurt and pain! He lost a very dear friend-Lazarus. At seeing his sister and the Jews that accompanied her weeping, He was deeply moved within. One Bible commentator said Jesus trembled with emotion. At that moment, we’re given the Bible’s shortest verse: “Jesus wept” (John 11:35). See, He’s not this distant robot-of-a-person who randomly, and distantly performed miracles. He has feelings just like you and me. He can relate to us because He lived amongst us as a human.
So, now that you know…You have to share with others your pity-party-but in victory! “Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep” (Romans 12:15). Show your compassion to others who are in the same boat you’re in. Be the strong one. Strengthen another person. Remember:
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning” (Psalm 30:5).
See ya on the other side of weeping,
Sam