Jesus asked two very insightful questions of Mary at this point: "Why are you weeping?" and "Whom are you seeking?" Often in life, we find ourselves in a place where we feel like crying; other times, we find ourselves in tears. Jesus sees those tears and wants to dry them... if we will let Him.

We need to allow Jesus, through the hands and wisdom of others, to tend to our tears. Sometimes, though, we become strangely comfortable with pain and sadness. They become almost like old, familiar friends. Jesus wants to be the better friend. For some, it may mean breaking a long-established cycle; for others, it may mean coming out of a short season of pain.

Seek Jesus. Realize that He is there with you in the midst of trial, trouble, turmoil, and temptation. You may need to turn around to face Him. He wants to pull you out of your problems and liberate you from sadness, but before He does, He wants to walk with you through the valley. Even when you are in the valley of the shadow of death, He is there. May you know He is there to dry your tears, lighten your load, and be a closer friend than any you have ever known. Loved one, right now, take a few minutes out of your busy day and turn to Him. You will be glad you did. And so will He.

Life Lesson: Seek Jesus.

Dear God,
Thank You for sticking by me through good times and bad times. You are the true friend. Sometimes, I become content to wallow in self-pity. Please forgive me for that and humble me to allow You, through the hands of others, to comfort and even challenge me to step out of the mire.
I pray this in Jesus' name. Amen.

Living to tell what He died to say,
Pastor David McGee

Senior Pastor
The Bridge
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