Jesus Knows Grief

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.

In the famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus shared, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Jesus, as God in the flesh, knew grief as a man. He experienced loved ones die. He faced hunger and physical need. He was rejected and betrayed by the people He was close with. He felt loneliness and sadness. He was beaten and tortured in the cruelest ways before being killed on a cross for the very people He ministered to and came to save. And He did it for us, that all who put their trust in Him and what He did might be forgiven. The God of the universe came as a man and walked in our shoes. And He promises that in our deepest hurt and grief, that if we’ll turn to Him, we will be comforted. I know I want everyone to know the peace and the comfort found in knowing Jesus. So let’s share the hope of the Gospel in times of tragedy and grief. For resources, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.