John 11 v 33
“When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled.”
John 11:33 NIV
http://bible.com/111/jhn.11.33.niv
Suffering is like the rain. Sometimes it's heavy. Sometimes it's light. Sometimes it stops for a while. But it falls on everyone. You can dodge about as much as you like, but it will still hit you. As soon as you step out into the world, there's a chance you'll get wet. So what do we do? Do we hide away and try to avoid it? No. We take that risk and we get out there with everyone else.
When we first come to God, He doesn't say that it won't rain on you, but he hands you an umbrella. It's up to us if we want to stand under his love and grace. You will still get wet. You still will feel hurt and suffering, but nothing like as much as if you didn't have one.
And then, just as you get used to having the umbrella you become aware that some people don't have an umbrella.
It's then that you have the choice. Do you keep yourself as dry as possible, or go to those without an umbrella and share yours?
Laugh with those who laugh but remember to weep with those who weep.
