God is close

As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to take the lives of people around the world many people have been crushed by the loss of their loved ones. I pray that all the people grieving will take comfort in knowing that "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18 NIV)." I don't understand why this is happening to the world but I do know that we have a Saviour who shares in our pain. John 11:35 tells us that "Jesus wept" when he saw Lazarus' family members grieving over his death. This verse shows us that Jesus is filled with love and compassion for people who are mourning. It's important to cry as it helps us to release our pain, but please remember that death isn't the end. Ecclesiastes 12:7 tells us that when we die our spirits will return to God which shows us that our loved ones are not gone forever.