“Jesus Wept”

There’s a verse that’s in the Bible, it’s the shortest one of all But it packs a lot of power…and really stands quite tall It tells me that my Savior’s heart can understand our tears He’s moved with deep compassion to soothe and calm our fears

It lets me know that he’s in tune with what we face in life
Our ups and downs…the walls we build…the pressures and the strife And when we cry without a reason…he’s patient and he’s real For Jesus wept…and that tells me…he knows just how we feel

It tells me that my risen Lord, is close enough to touch
It tells me when we’re deep in sorrow…he feels it just as much Yes, he is the Lamb of God who sits upon the throne But he also dwells inside of us…so we’ll never weep alone

Every tear we’ve ever cried, does not escape his sight
His peaceful presence brings a light to a dark and dismal night Yes, he is the King of Kings and his reign will never end But I can seek him day or night…and I can call him friend

And as a friend…Jesus wept…and his heart reached out in love
He looked up to the heavenly Father, who heard him from above “Take the stone away” he said and called Lazarus by name The power that renewed a lifeless man…can renew you just the same

Jesus wept because his friends were grieving deep within Sometimes it takes some cleansing tears for healing to begin Weeping may endure for the night…but Jesus will be there And you will find the joy you seek…when you stay within his care

Merissa Lee Kelley
May 12, 2004

“Jesus wept.” John 11:35