What kind of friend is Jesus?
The kind that rejoices and cries with you.
Why does Jesus weep?
Over suffering/death
Romans 12:15 “Rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep.”
What happens when friends mourn together:
People can be real
What happens when friends mourn together: People can be real Strength is gained in company
What happens when friends mourn together: People can be real Strength is gained in company Mourning + Isolation= Danger
What happens when friends rejoice together:
Shared rejoicing demonstrates real love
What happens when friends rejoice together: Shared rejoicing demonstrates real love Relationships are strengthened
What happens when friends rejoice together: Shared rejoicing demonstrates real love Relationships are strengthened Love is enhanced
What it means that Jesus rejoices and cries with us:
We can trust Jesus with our hearts
What it means that Jesus rejoices and cries with us: We can trust Jesus with our hearts Our victories and our defeats
What it means that Jesus rejoices and cries with us: We can trust Jesus with our hearts We gain strength from his presence
What it means that Jesus rejoices and cries with us: We can trust Jesus with our hearts We gain strength from his presence “The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18
What it means that Jesus rejoices and cries with us: We can trust Jesus with our hearts We gain strength from his presence Our joy is enhanced!