GOD UNDERSTANDS

“And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.  And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.  Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.  And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.”

Luke 23:32-34 KJV

A little girl saw her mother crying and she said to her mother “Why are you crying, momma?”  The mother with tears running down her face said “Because my little baby has died”.  God understands how we feel and why we cry when a loved one dies.  He not only understands how we feel, He also weeps with us.

When Jesus was crucified on the cross, God had to turn away from Him because Jesus had taken our sins on Him.  God is a Holy God and He can’t look at sin.  How it must have broken God’s heart to have to turn away from His Son.  Yes, God understands how our heart hurts when a loved one dies.

We have a compassionate tender loving Heavenly Father and He longs to comfort and encourage us.  If you’re hurting today, climb up on His lap and allow Him to rock you and kiss your tears away.  God loves you so much He gave His beloved Son to die on the cross for you.  O how He loves you.

Heavenly Father, we love You.  Thank You for loving us so much that You gave Your beloved Son to die on the cross for our sins.  We love You, Jesus.  Thank You for dying for our sins.  We love You, Holy Spirit.  Father, I pray You will comfort all who need comforting.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.  

Joanne Lowe

October 11, 2015