John 19:26-27 - When Jesus saw his mother standing there beside the disciple he loved, he said to her, “Dear woman, here is your son.” 27 And he said to this disciple, “Here is your mother.” And from then on this disciple took her into his home. NLT

1. Jesus recognized those close to him were struggling as well.

John 19:26-27 - When Jesus saw his mother standing there beside the disciple he loved… NLT

Philippians 2:3-4 - Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. NIV

Proverbs 17:22 - A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. ESV

Proverbs 17:22 - A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength. NLT

2. Jesus encouraged his loved ones in the midst of his pain.

John 19:26-27 - When Jesus saw his mother standing there beside the disciple he loved, he said to her, “Dear woman, here is your son.” 27 And he said to this disciple, “Here is your mother.” And from then on this disciple took her into his home. NLT

Hebrews 10:24-25 - And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. NIV

Proverbs 11:25 - Whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. NIV

3. Jesus highlighted the importance of not walking alone.

John 19:26-27 - “Dear woman, here is your son.” 27 And he said to this disciple, “Here is your mother.” And from then on this disciple took her into his home. NLT

Galatians 6:2 - Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. ESV

Galatians 6:10 - Therefore, every time we get the chance, let us work for the benefit of all, starting with the people closest to us in the community of faith. MSG