I was reading the account in John this morning of when Jesus' empty tomb was discovered. In the commentary in my King James Version, it said that the stone was…
“Jesus wept.” John 11:35
My grandmother, whom I was very close to, died a week ago today. I had the honor and privilege of being with her as she left this world and went to be with her Lord, Jesus. It was not hard to let her go, because she desperately wanted to go home. The sorrow I feel is not for her–I know she is happy, healed, and whole. No, the sadness I carry now is for me, because I miss her so much.
Taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trust in Him.
So do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be dismayed, for I am your God.....
Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for You are the one I praise.
Mark Lowry, the Christian comedian, wrote the lyrics to the song, “Mary Did You Know?” in the 1980s. This song really touches my heart, especially at Christmas time when we spend more time pondering the birth of Jesus, our Savior.
As you read this song’s lyrics below, try putting yourself in Mary’s position: