07/28/2026
John 11:35 — "Jesus wept."
It is easy to forget that Jesus walked the earth just like we do. While He was God, He was also man. He had human relationships and human emotions.
When Lazarus died, regardless of the fact that Jesus was going to bring him back, He was weeping with the family. It is so sweet that in their moments of grief and pain, Jesus was there to be a friend.
I imagine when He talked to Mary and Martha, He placed a comforting hand on their shoulder. Perhaps as they stood outside the tomb weeping, He held their hands or held them in His arms. Can you imagine being held in the arms of the Savior as you grieve?
It does not need to be grief. Maybe you are going through something difficult, or perhaps this is a time of deep breakthrough in your life. The breath that brought Lazarus from the tomb breathes life inside of you. He is calling you out of where you are and inviting you into something completely new.
Jesus is constantly near to you. He walks every step with you, and His precious Holy Spirit resides inside your spirit. I know we do not always feel Him—especially when we fear for our children, lose a loved one, or feel stumped by life’s decisions. It is easy to get caught up in the clamor of the world.
He is here, though. He is waiting for you to go to Him, hit your knees, and ask Him to join you in this season. He wants to hold your hand and cradle you as you weep, mourn, and grow. He desires for you to know that you are not alone.
Find time to release yourself to the Holy Spirit. Let the tears flow, no matter the reason. Allow whatever fear, grief, anger, or anticipation you are holding onto to be released into the care and will of God.
Jesus is right there beside you. He is calling a newness to your life in unimaginable ways. Can you feel Him with you?
— Cara Poe, Executive Director
