2nd October 2026

Joy in Sorrow

"In the day when I cried out, You answered me, . ."

Psalm 138:3

Today's Bible Reading: John 11:20-45.

At some time in life all of us feel the loneliness of sorrow. Mary and Martha were saddened by the death of their brother, Lazarus, and Martha said to Jesus, “If you had been here, my brother would not have died” (John 11:21). Theirs was a loneliness of sorrow. The shortest verse in the Bible tells us that at the tomb of Lazarus “Jesus wept” (John 11:35). He enters into our sorrows. When we come to Jesus Christ, He does not promise to exempt us from trouble or sorrow. Tears will come, but deep inside there will be a joy that is difficult to explain to you. It is a joy from God—produced by the Holy Spirit. In the midst of trials, agony and tears which come to us all, a supernatural power is given out, producing joy. 

If you are walking through a season of sorrow today, bring your burden to the Lord Jesus, for He knows your grief, walks with you through it, and will never leave those who trust in Him.

Prayer: Thank You Father God, for Your comfort in times of sorrow. Thank You that the love of the Lord Jesus, enfolds me, giving light and hope in my darkness. I praise You in my Saviour's mighty name. Amen.