Friday's thoughts on Sunday's sermon

"Confirming our Suspicion" That passage in the 11th chapter of John's gospel; "Jesus wept" is an odd statement. Why did Jesus weep? Lazarus was reported to him to have died. He came to Lazarus, Mary, and Martha's home. Lazarus was dead but Jesus brought him back to life. Why did he weep? I suspect three reasons: 1. He wept because Lazarus was sleeping. He was sleeping. He was concerned about his friend who was "sleeping" through life and not living. We weep for friends who forget what it means to live to their full potential. 2. Maybe he wept because he knew he got there too late. Lazarus was dead and Jesus arrived too late and he knew it. He wept because he knew he had failed his friend. 3. Maybe he wept because he had compassion for Mary and Martha who were in tears because their brother had died. Why did Jesus weep? He finally saved Lazarus. He probably knew he could save Lazarus. Why did he weep? What do you think? If you have some suspicion about this write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net. If you are willing to share your thoughts with the readers of the blog click on the 'comments' box below. If you would like me to email a draft of the sermon today or tomorrow morning write me at the above address and I am happy to send it to you. I look forward to hearing from you. Charles Schuster