What kind of friend is Jesus?

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!