The answer is: Widow's son

Luke 7:11-17

In the town of Nain, a touching miracle occurs when Jesus encounters a funeral procession for the widow's son. This story isn't just a homage to compassion; it also highlights themes of love, loss, and restoration, embodying the heart of Christ's mission. Here, we see a widow—someone already grieving the loss of her husband—become a poignant symbol of vulnerability and sorrow. In ancient Israel, a widow without her son was an extreme hardship, often left in destitution and despair.

As Jesus sees the grieving mother, He’s struck with compassion. In a culture where emotions were often reserved, His open display of empathy calls out. He doesn’t wait for the woman to plead for assistance; instead, He moves in swiftly to engage in acts of kindness purely out of sympathy. "Do not weep," He tells her before performing the miracle—not only restoring her son to life but also granting her the priceless gift of hope.

This story echoes themes found throughout the Bible, such as Job’s frustrations with his losses and the underlying promise of restoration found in the book of Revelation 21:4—a time when death and sorrow will be ultimately no more. The miracle in Nain reminds us that life has its miracle workers too, existing in those moments when someone steps in to lift another’s burden or share their shareholder of sadness. The act of raising the widow's son is just as much about human compassion as it is about divine intervention. Isn’t it amazing how each corner of scripture can touch profoundly on the human experience?