DAILY READINGS: Num. 26:52-27:23; Prov. 23:12-35; Luke 1:57-80
Thy brother shall rise again. Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. John 11:23-24
When Jesus therefore saw [Mary] weeping…Jesus wept. Jn 11:33, 35
Close in physical proximity, the needs of head and heart are often far apart. When painful times leave us bruised and trembling we can feel like Martha and want an answer for our head. And so the Lord affirms that one day the sorrows of this life will be swallowed up by eternal glory. But more often when in pain, we are like Mary and simply crave a balm for our heart. Jesus wept. Need we further proof that His heart is with ours? A bright future is coming. But for now, His tears mingled with ours carry us through. —S. McEachern
O yes, He cares, I know He cares, His heart is touched with my grief;
When the days are weary, the long night dreary, I know my Saviour cares. —Frank E. Graeff