Does Jesus Really Care?
By Pastor Jerry A. Burns
Frank E. Graeff was known as the “sunshine minister.” People saw his smile, his love for children, his bright spirit, and his cheerful preaching. What many did not see were the deep valleys he quietly walked through—physical pain, mental discouragement, and seasons of spiritual heaviness. It was during one of those dark hours that he penned the words to the hymn, “Does Jesus Care?” That question did not come from theory. It came from suffering. It came from a heart that was hurting but still reaching for hope.
How often we live like that. On the outside we appear steady and strong, but inside we wrestle with questions. When the nights grow long and the burdens grow heavy, we quietly ask, “Lord… do You really care?” Graeff found his answer in Scripture. He remembered that Jesus not only proved His love at Calvary, but He continues to carry His children now. The cross settled the question forever. If Christ would die for us, He certainly will not abandon us in our sorrow.
The refrain of that hymn still comforts believers today: “O yes, He cares, I know He cares.” Notice the confidence. It moves from question to certainty. Our feelings may fluctuate, but His heart does not. When grief presses in, when doubt whispers, when strength feels gone, we cling to this truth—His heart is touched with our grief. The Savior who wept at Lazarus’ tomb still weeps with His people. And when we cannot see His hand, we trust His heart.
When you feel overwhelmed this week, don’t carry it alone. Name your burden specifically and cast it on the Lord in prayer. Instead of asking only, “Why is this happening?” ask, “Lord, help me trust that You care in this.” Sing a hymn of assurance. Open your Bible when doubt creeps in. Preach to your own heart the truth that Jesus cares — not just in eternity, but in this very moment.
"The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; And all the upright in heart shall glory." — Psalm 64:10
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Week Eighteen • May 3, 2026
Trusting God With Tomorrow (Pt. 3)
In this final part of the message, “Trusting God with Tomorrow,” we are brought face to face with a powerful truth from Scripture—while we often plan our days and assume the future, the Bible teaches us that life is fragile, uncertain, and completely in God’s hands. As James reminds us, our life is “even a vapour” that appears for a little time and then vanishes away . The issue is not planning, but planning without God—living as though we are in control of what only God knows.
This message walks through the heart of biblical trust: having a proper perspective of tomorrow, a humble posture before God today, and a surrendered plan that says, “If the Lord will.” Whether facing uncertainty, fear, or the illusion of control, we are called to draw near to God, rest in His care, and trust that His will is good, even when tomorrow is unknown. Because Christ has risen, our future is secure—not in our plans, but in His perfect hands.
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