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Summary, application and questions for meditation
What we learn
Grief is a real pain, but it does not have to be lived without God. The Bible records faithful servants weeping, and the Lord draws near to those who have a broken heart (). Jesus wept at the tomb of Lazarus, showing that God's compassion enters our pain (). He is the resurrection and the life ().
The Holy Spirit is the promised Comforter (). He helps us in our weakness and intercedes for us (). God comforts us in all tribulation so that we may comfort others (). The family of faith weeps with those who weep and bears one another's burdens (;).
The believer's greatest hope is the resurrection. Those who died in Christ will be raised, and we will be forever with the Lord (). Death has been conquered by Christ (). Therefore, the believer can live out grief with sorrow, but also with hope.
Practical application
Bring your grief to God in prayer. Use the Psalms as language, even when words fail.
Feed on the Word. Texts such as John 11, 2 Corinthians 1 and 1 Thessalonians 4 help to steady the heart.
Do not isolate yourself. Allow brothers and sisters to pray, listen and be near.
Rest in the work of Christ. Your security is not in emotional strength, but in the promise of the Lord.
Seek to comfort with sensitivity. When you are ready, use the comfort you received to bless others.
Questions for meditation
How have I been presenting my grief to God? Is there something I have hidden or avoided talking with Him about?
What does Jesus' weeping at the tomb of Lazarus teach me about God's presence in my pain?
In what ways has the Holy Spirit used the Word and the brothers and sisters to comfort me? Whom could I comfort with the comfort I received?
Does my view of death reflect the hope of ? What would change if I lived with the Lord's return in view?
What practical step can I take this week to cast my anxiety on the Lord and remain in fellowship?
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Written by Herbert Carvalho
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