Scripture For Today
“During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.”
– Hebrews 5:7 NIV
There is something sacred about the sound of tears. They are not just drops of sorrow; they are words that the mouth cannot form. Tears hold stories, longings, and surrender. They carry both pain and trust, and heaven hears every one of them.
In Hebrews 5:7, we are given a rare glimpse into the heart of Jesus. The verse tells us that He prayed with “fervent cries and tears.” It reminds us that even the Son of God, who walked in perfect obedience, experienced moments of deep anguish. Yet, in those moments, He did not withdraw or hide His pain. He brought it before the Father. He trusted that His cries were not wasted, and Scripture confirms that He was heard. Not because of perfection or strength, but because of His reverent submission.
Submission here is not a weakness. It is the posture of the heart that says, “Father, I trust You, even when I cannot see the outcome.” Jesus did not withhold His emotion from the Father. Instead, He invited God into His humanity. He modeled for us what a genuine relationship looks like: one that is honest, tender, and deeply committed.
There is comfort in knowing that tears are not signs of faithlessness. They are often the evidence of a faith that still believes while it aches. They are what water the seeds of endurance and hope. When you cry out to God, He does not turn away. He listens. He understands. And He holds you close, not because of what you say, but because of the surrender within your heart.
Sometimes we think that being strong means staying silent. Yet Jesus, the Savior of the world, wept openly. He wept at Lazarus’ tomb. He wept in Gethsemane. He prayed with intensity that reached the heavens. If He, the perfect example of love and obedience, could cry before the Father, then we too can bring our brokenness before Him without shame.
Your tears are not wasted. They carry meaning. They move heaven. The Father bottles every tear and records them, not as evidence of defeat, but as proof of devotion. Your prayers, whispered through trembling lips, are precious offerings. They rise before Him as incense, filled with faith that still believes even when it hurts.
The power in this verse lies not only in Jesus’ tears, but in the truth that He was heard. God’s response may not always come in the timing we hope for, but His listening never ceases. When your heart bows before Him, when you lay it all bare and surrender, that is when heaven leans in closest.
There is beauty in reverent submission, for it is the posture that holds both trust and humility. It is saying, “God, I still believe You are good, even here.” It is that quiet faith that pleases Him most.
So today, if your heart feels heavy, remember this truth: Jesus knows the sound of your tears. He understands the language of your pain. He sees you, and like His own prayers in the garden, yours are heard too.
Three Practical Ways To Walk Out This Word Daily
1: Bring Your Honest Prayers To God
Jesus’ prayers were not polished; they were raw and real. He cried out with tears because authenticity is what God desires most. When you pray, allow yourself to be transparent. If you feel afraid, say it. If you are weary, let Him know. Psalm 62:8 encourages, “Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.” Pouring out your heart is not a sign of weakness. It is the doorway to intimacy with God.
2: Practice Reverent Submission
Submission begins in the heart. It is not about giving up; it is about giving over. It means choosing to trust God’s wisdom above your own. Each day, practice surrender through small acts of faith. When you release control in prayer, when you let go of the need to fix everything, you open your life to peace. Proverbs 3:5 reminds us, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Reverent submission is where peace is born.
3: Let Tears Become Testimonies
When God meets you in your pain, that moment becomes a testimony. Do not hide what He has brought you through. Share it with someone who needs encouragement. 2 Corinthians 1:4 reminds us that God comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others with the same comfort we received. Your tears have purpose beyond the moment. They become seeds of healing for someone else’s heart. Every time you tell your story, you remind others that God still listens, still saves, and still restores.
Closing Encouragement
You are not unseen. Every prayer, every whisper, every tear has reached the heart of God. Just as He heard Jesus in His suffering, He hears you now. The same Father who sustained His Son through the darkest night will carry you through yours. There is nothing you bring to Him that He will not hold with compassion.
Let your heart rest in this truth: God honors the prayers spoken through tears. He receives them with tenderness and transforms them into strength. One day, you will look back and see that the moments that brought you to your knees were the very moments that built your faith. So let your tears fall. They are not signs of defeat, but of trust. Heaven is listening, and your story is still unfolding in grace.