We have all heard the sentiment, “It’s worse now than ever.” But is it? Consider one snapshot from the time of Jesus.
There was adultery (Matthew 14:3b).
There was persecution (14:3a).
There was superstition (14:2).
There was lewdness (14:6).
There was murder (14:10).
There was sorrow (14:12).
The above list sounds like the ten o’clock news. Regardless if culture is more decadent today than previously, what are God’s people to do? What did the disciples of Jesus do? Verse 12 says, “They went and told Jesus.” The Christian response today should be no different. Christians need to pray, pour out their hearts over this broken world, asking for mercy, guidance, healing, and comfort.
Are you weary, are you heavy hearted?
Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus.
Are you grieving over joys departed?
Tell it to Jesus alone.
Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus,
He is a Friend that's well known.
You've no other such a friend or brother,
Tell it to Jesus alone.
Do the tears flow down your cheeks unbidden?
Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus.
Have you sins that to men's eyes are hidden?
Tell it to Jesus alone.
Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus,
He is a Friend that's well known.
You've no other such a friend or brother,
Tell it to Jesus alone.
Do you fear the gathering clouds of sorrow?
Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus.
Are you anxious what shall be tomorrow?
Tell it to Jesus alone.
Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus,
He is a Friend that's well known.
You've no other such a friend or brother,
Tell it to Jesus alone.
Are you troubled at the thought of dying?
Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus.
For Christ's coming kingdom are you sighing?
Tell it to Jesus alone.
Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus,
He is a Friend that's well known.
You've no other such a friend or brother,
Tell it to Jesus alone.