Jesus Wept

Jesus wept.

John 11:35 (ESV)

John 11:35 is the shortest verse in the Bible. Two words. Jesus wept. I recall a time when it was said "Real men don't cry." Jesus did. He was the ultimate man. Don't try and rationalize or anything. When you look at the Greek, dakruo it specifically means to shed tears. This Greek word was used exactly once in the New Testament - right here in John 11:35. Do you suppose the specific word choice is significant? I do. Jesus was saddened by the death of Lazarus - even though He knew He would raise Lazarus from the dead. Jesus was moved to shed tears. The love He felt for Lazarus was real. The sadness He felt was real. The tears He shed were real. The connection He had to Lazarus and Mary and Martha was real. Jesus wept. Do you?