“Jesus wept.” John 11:35
This is the shortest verse in the bible, but one that struck me today. Jesus, while fully God, came to earth as fully man. This verse relates to the news of the death of Lazarus, but I think it reminds me of how often Jesus must cry for me. How many times I’ve let Him down; made the wrong decision, chosen sin over righteousness. I think every time I sin, Jesus is reminded of the nails piercing his wrists, the spear in his side and the burden of the sins of all mankind crushing him in the garden.
He cries for the grief over my choices. Over the fact that because of my waywardness, I may miss out on a blessing he had planned for me. I also think he cries in desperate love, saddened by my choice to be separated from him.
However, by witnessing the sorrow of the Son of God, I am reminded that he died for me and I no longer want to sin. Though I know I will disappoint God every day until I am with Him, perfected in heaven, I don’t want to disappoint God in any way. What am I to do? So I shed a tear as well, not just out of sorrow for the sin I commit, but also out of pure, humble gratitude for the grace and forgiveness found in the loving arms of my Savior.
Thank you Lord for loving me despite my faults and for continuously molding me into the man you want me to be.
Coach Woods remember the fun times we had playing basketball football hockey the sleepovers in Willingboro and the time you came to berlin and we went to the colisuem aka the flyers skatezone. This is Lawrence A Taylor II. I'm your friend from way back when. Im glad to see your doing well. You can find me on FB as well as Penny (Penny Lynn Hartka). Take care my long lost friend.
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