October 30

John 11
One of the bits of Bible trivia has always been the shortest verse in the Bible is John 11:35, “Jesus wept.”  And then there is some discussion as to why the Lord cried.  It would seem that to those who witnessed His tears, it was because He loved Lazarus and his family.  I find it hard to fault this interpretation.  However, beyond the love, could it be that He was disappointed in their lack of faith?  These were some of His closest friends.  They should have known better.  Yet, from the time He arrived, they expressed their doubt with constantly saying, “What if?”  It is never a question of what if, but rather, “When?”  Jesus is able to do whatever He wills, at any time He chooses.  I wonder if He weeps at our lack of faith?  Do our doubts cause Him to grieve?