On three occasions in the Bible, we are told that Jesus wept, but I am sure there were more.  The shortest verse in the bible, yet one so long in depth and meaning. 

First, He wept at the grave of Lazarus in (John 11:1-44).  He still wept for his friend knowing full well he was going to raise him from the dead.  He wept at seeing Mary and the other people with her weeping.  Being deeply moved, the Savior wept sanctified and sacred tears.

Second, He wept when He beheld the beloved city of Jerusalem in Luke 19:41-44.  He wept for a city knowing the judgments that He foresaw coming.  He says, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes.” (Luke 19:42.)  The One they reject, the One who saw so clearly what was to come was almost blinded by His divine tears.

Thirdly, He wept for sinful people in the Garden of Gethsemane while in agony His  bitter tears combined with His sweat and blood (Hebrews 5:5). 

The background layer reads “Despised, Rejected, Afflicted and Sorrowful because He has been and still is to this day.  It is recorded countless times in scripture, and as I meditated on that, tears welled up in my eyes and my heart was overwhelmed.  Yet the tender ache of His heart and His sacred love for the lost knows no limits.  Who has not wept tears of sorrow?  Our Savior while in human flesh experienced humanity like us (Matt.8:17).  He fully carried out  “weep with those who weep.” (Romans 12:15b).  He truly sees, hears, and He understands.