ESOCS Devotional 20 June 2026 – Weep Not
MEMORY VERSE: “And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, weep not.” Luke 7:13 KJV
TEXT: LUKE 7:11-23-12
Now it happened, the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and many of His disciples went with Him, and a large crowd. 12 And when He came near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother; and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the city was with her. 13 When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” 14 Then He came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And He said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” 15 So he who was dead sat up and began to speak. And He presented him to his mother.
16 Then fear came upon all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has risen up among us”; and, “God has visited His people.” 17 And this report about Him went throughout all Judea and all the surrounding region.
18 Then the disciples of John reported to him concerning all these things. 19 And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to Jesus, saying, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?”
20 When the men had come to Him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to You, saying, ‘Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?’ ” 21 And that very hour He cured many of infirmities, afflictions, and evil spirits; and to many blind He gave sight.
22 Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things you have seen and heard: that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the gospel preached to them. 23 And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.”
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Many times the troubles of life come to empty us of all that we have got or for which we have laboured. They come to completely drain us of everything we have, leaving us devastated. This was the case of the widow in our text whose only son died and was going to be buried. But mercy located her and said ‘No’.
There are several persons going through so many challenges now. It looks as if all hopes are lost. May be death just stole one of your most cherished and precious person away or maybe you lost something very valuable and it looks as if your life is at a standstill. Today, we bring you a message of hope – “Weep not!”
Jesus Christ located her when it appeared there were no more solutions and restored life and joy to her. Hear this, it does not matter how long the enemy has taken your joy away, compassion from God is locating you today, and your tears shall be wiped away, in the name of Jesus.
No tears survive in the presence of Jesus Christ. Today, He is standing by your side and saying, “Weep not,” for your burdens are away! Your reproach has ended! Your shame has ended! Whatever you lost shall be recovered! Comfort is coming your way today, in the Name of Jesus!
The Lord says, “Weep not.” Wipe your tears, for His word is settled in heaven (Ps. 119:89).
Reflections
- Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might, wipe your tears.
Prayer
- Father, thank you for your compassion towards me; wipe my tears away and restore my joy, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Further Reading: Exodus 14:21-end; 2 Kings 7:3-end; John 8:12-20; Revelation 14:1-13
ESOCS Devotional 20 June 2026
