The Gospels record two instances where Jesus is said to have wept. One is the story of Lazarus, Mary and Martha’s brother, who dies and is raised back to life by Jesus (AFTER having already been buried!). The story referred to as The Raising of Lazarus is found in John 11.  The other story where Jesus weeps is in Luke 19.  This is where, in anticipation of his crucifixion, Jesus is looking over Jerusalem and lamenting its inability to recognize what truly makes for peace.  In both cases, Jesus is in mourning.  This Sunday we will be focusing on the second Beatitude, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” (Matt. 5:4).  Like the poor in spirit, those who mourn find themselves bumping against their limitations – here the limitation of mortality.  Most, if not all of us, have found ourselves mourning the loss of someone – or some thing – in our lives. Sunday we will hear God’s encouragement when a season of mourning enters our world.  See you Sunday on Facebook live!   -Pastor Derek