What Jesus Did! 'A Time of Weeping' — Luke 6:21b

Friday, March 29, 2019

[Jesus said,] "God blesses you who weep now, for in due time you will laugh."
— Luke 6:21b NLT
Illustration of Luke 6:21b NLT — [Jesus said,] "God blesses you who weep now, for in due time you will laugh."

Key Thought

Sorrow is inescapable. Sooner or later, sorrow will touch each heart. Sorrow at the loss of a loved one, sorrow over the world's evil, sorrow at the gross inhumanity of people, sorrow at the world's rejection of God's grace, or sorrow because of persecution for righteousness' sake will not be forgotten. God will not allow a single teardrop to be forgotten. He will wipe away every tear and have our sorrow swallowed up in the joy of his presence and in our victory over sin and death at Jesus' coming. God's blessing awaits all who bear the pain of righteous sorrow.

Today's Prayer

Holy God, sorrow touches many a heart today. Please be near and make your presence known in the life of every one of your children who sorrows. I know that sorrow is part of our earthly struggles, but please encourage us, your children, with the presence of your Spirit and the promises of your great joy that awaits. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings

  • Revelation 7:13-17
  • Matthew 5:4
  • Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4

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About This Devotional

What Jesus Did! is a series of one-year devotional guides through each gospel, using one short scripture passage each day and following the Gospel in sequential order. Each devotional consists of a scripture passage and a reflection and a prayer which open up the day's scripture and show how it challenges you to live for Jesus.

What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware.

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