Being mindful of thy tears

Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;
(2 Timothy 1:4)

1/ Our Lord's tears as he offers himself a sacrifice for the sins of his people .
2/ God's promises to his people in their tears .
3/ Six times God was mindful of his peoples tears .

• At Lazarus' grave. John 11:35 .
• Hannah. 1 Samuel 1:10 .
• David at Ziklag. 1 Samuel 30:4-6 .
• Hezekiah 2 Kings 20:5 .
• A woman which was a sinner. Luke 7:37 .
• Mary at the grave. John 20:11-18 .