Jesus Wept ©Dawn Minott

On By Dawn MinottIn Poetry

There, by the silence of the tomb
His friend, laid low
A brother in the cold embrace of death
His heart overflowed with human sorrow

Jesus wept

He’s seen and known sorrow
A man acquainted with grief
This death ushered in a darkness too deep
Burdening His soul, strangling his heart

Jesus wept

His tears fell, mingling with the earth
In that moment, the world grew still
As if creation itself held its breath
Receiving the tears of the One who spoke it into being

Jesus wept

In His tears, a revelation unfolds—
That the Almighty shares our burdens
That Divinity knows our pain
That sorrow, too, and grief are sacred

Jesus wept

For every tear we cry
For every loss that breaks our hearts
For the moments when faith wavers
And the nights when hope feels afar

Jesus wept

When your heart is heavy
And your cries seem unheard
His compassion weeps with you
His compassion stands with you

Jesus wept

In His tears is the seed of resurrection power
A whisper of the dawn that follows the darkest night
For He is the Light that no darkness can extinguish
The Life that conquers all death

And so—
Jesus wept

From “The Chosen”, Season 5. This scene portrays Jesus overwhelmed with compassion as He witnesses the deep sorrow of Mary and Martha over the death of their brother, Lazarus, His beloved friend. With the weight of His own impending crucifixion and knowing what awaited both Him and humanity down through the ages, nestled in the arms of His mom, Jesus wept.
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30 thoughts on “Jesus Wept ©Dawn Minott”

  10. Beautiful Dawn. I remember my mother told us about the school she attended as a little girl that they had to recite a scripture in school that they memorized. She said that “Jesus Wept” was the one they could not use because everyone wanted to use it. 😁 But your poem tugs at the heartstrings my friend. 😊🙏🏼💖

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    1. Yeah. I watched “The Chosen” and was reminded of the sorrow and grief Jesus bore and it inspired the poem. Thanks for stopping by. I’m glad you are moved by it. It’s what Jesus did for you and me. Have a lovely week.

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