Sadness is part of the human condition, and the Bible does not ignore it. In fact, Scripture acknowledges sorrow and even affirms its purpose. Ecclesiastes 7:3 says, “Sorrow is better than laughter, for by a sad countenance the heart is made better.” Sadness can lead to reflection, repentance, and growth.
Jesus Himself experienced sorrow. In Isaiah 53:3, He is called “A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.” In the Garden of Gethsemane, Matthew 26:38 records His words, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death.” This reminds us that sadness is not sin; it’s part of living in a fallen world.
Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 7:10, “For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death.” This shows that sorrow, when it leads us to God, is a tool for healing and transformation.
In Psalm 30:5, we’re promised, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” God does not abandon the sorrowful. Psalm 147:3 says, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Sadness is real and not to be denied, but it is also not final. God meets us in our grief and carries us toward hope.
