February 15

Then John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus. — Matt 14:12 BSB

When someone dies in our home and our hearts are broken, we should go and tell Jesus. It will help us to speak to Him.

We may not want to share our sorrow with others. Some griefs are too sacred to reveal to human eyes. But we never need to hesitate to tell Jesus. He understands our pain, not only as God but also as a man who has experienced sorrow. He will treat our grief with the utmost gentleness.

Well-meaning words from others often fall clumsily on our bruised hearts, bringing more pain. Even the gentlest human touch can sometimes hurt. But the voice of Jesus is so tender that it soothes the aching heart, and His touch is so skillful that it brings healing.

We can always tell Jesus about our sorrow. He is the truest Comforter and the wisest Healer of broken hearts.