When I called, you answered me; you greatly emboldened me. —Psalm 138:3
There will be several points in our lives where we feel sorrow. It is an unfortunate reality and a side effect of the sinful world in which we live. No one is exempt from this emotion, and there are several instances in the Bible where such sadness is mentioned. When Lazarus died, for example, Mary and Martha were very upset. Before Jesus came to them, they were suffering on their own. The shortest verse in the Bible mentions the sorrow that Christ himself felt. It says, “Jesus wept” at the tomb of Lazarus. He felt their pain. There never has been a promise that our Christian lives would be exempt from pain and sorrow. Instead, the promise is that we shall not bear it alone. Jesus feels compassion greater than we can comprehend, and when we are saddened, He feels great sympathy for us. Remember to lean on this relationship in times of tribulation. The son of God lives within you, and His strength is always there to guide you. Armed with this knowledge, you’ll find that there is a specific and very strong joy to be found. There is unconditional love for each of us, even during the toughest times in life. Today, take the time to find the joy that lies within your heart. Whatever you’re dealing with is only temporary, no matter how badly it may hurt now. Instead, lean on your relationship with Christ and the knowledge that you’re destined for a kingdom where you’ll never experience sadness or hurt again.
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