JESUS WEPT

This morning I was led to read the account of Lazarus' death and resurrection in John 11. My spirit was focused on "Jesus wept." As I began to pray something was revealed to me. Jesus knew his assignment. He knew that his friend Lazarus was to die. He knew that he would go back only after 3 days. He knew that he would bring Lazarus back from death and he also knew why God had ordered these things so. It was to give those who believed in Jesus, a deeper, stronger belief. To take them to another level of worship and devotion so to speak. As Jesus returns to Bethany, he is questioned 1st by Martha, then by Mary as to why he did not come earlier to save his friend. Jesus begins to become disquieted in his spirit, perhaps a little angry. He asks them where they laid Lazarus and then Jesus weeps. I have heard many explanations as to why he wept, the main one being that he loved Lazarus so. As I prayed, I was given something else though. What if Jesus wept because all of those who said with their mouth that they believed that he was the Messiah...The Christ... in the same instance openly questioned his abilities and his motives. Which ultimately was a questioning of their faith in who Jesus was. How many times has Jesus had to weep in our lives. How many times have we looked at a situation and said, Yes, Jesus I believe that you are the Son of God, I believe that you have all power.....BUT. I think it is our "buts" that make Jesus weep. In the natural, I do not like to see those around me cry from hurt, disappointment or pain. I decided this morning to never make Jesus weep because of my disbelief again. I will trust in him and rest in the fact that all things are working for my good!