What kind of friend is Jesus?

What kind of friend is Jesus?

The kind that rejoices and cries with you.

Why does Jesus weep?

Why does Jesus weep?

Over suffering/death

Romans 12:15

“Rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep.”

What happens when friends mourn together:

What happens when friends mourn together:

• People can be real

What happens when friends mourn together:

• People can be real

• Strength is gained in company

What happens when friends mourn together:

• People can be real

• Strength is gained in company

Mourning + Isolation= Danger

What happens when friends rejoice together:

What happens when friends rejoice together:

• Shared rejoicing demonstrates real love

What happens when friends rejoice together:

• Shared rejoicing demonstrates real love

• Relationships are strengthened

What happens when friends rejoice together:

• Shared rejoicing demonstrates real love

• Relationships are strengthened

• Love is enhanced

What it means that Jesus rejoices and cries with us:

What it means that Jesus rejoices and cries with us:

• We can trust Jesus with our hearts

What it means that Jesus rejoices and cries with us:

• We can trust Jesus with our hearts

Our victories and our defeats

What it means that Jesus rejoices and cries with us:

• We can trust Jesus with our hearts

• We gain strength from his presence

What it means that Jesus rejoices and cries with us:

• We can trust Jesus with our hearts

• We gain strength from his presence

“The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18

What it means that Jesus rejoices and cries with us:

• We can trust Jesus with our hearts

• We gain strength from his presence

• Our joy is enhanced!