When Jesus saw her weeping and saw the other
people wailing with her, a deep anger welled up within him, and he was deeply
troubled. "Where have you put him?" he asked them. They told him,
"Lord, come and see." Then Jesus wept. The people who were standing
nearby said, "See how much he loved him!" But some said, "This
man healed a blind man. Couldn't he have kept Lazarus from dying?" John
11:33-37
Jesus experienced sadness. Deep grief. He
cried real tears…just like us. His friend Lazarus had died. Could Jesus have
prevented Lazarus’ death? Certainly…but He had to let him die so that the power
of God could be witnessed in Lazarus’ resurrection. Jesus raised him…called him
back to life from the grave. Everyone who witnessed that was amazed. I am
amazed…how about you? Jesus had such power…God heard Jesus’ prayer and took
mercy on that family allowing Lazarus to return to life with his sisters, Mary
and Martha. Jesus shouted, "Lazarus,
come out!" John 11:43. Many of
the people who were with Mary believed in Jesus when they saw this happen.
John 11:45.
Do you believe in Jesus…in His power? What
would it take for you to believe in Jesus? Would you need to see someone raised
out of their grave? Does just reading about it in the Bible convince you? Talk
to Jesus about your conviction of His power in people’s lives…about what He is
doing in your life.
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| Plea for Prayer at a garden in Jerusalem. May God give them peace in their hearts...and homes. |
Are you praying for the people of Israel--for Jerusalem?
Do you feel blessed—as you bless them? Leave me a comment in the comment box
below. Blessings on you as you bless others.
Prayer ~ Lord God, have mercy on the people
of Israel—Your chosen people. Protect them from their enemies—and give them
strength to fight the battles ahead of them. Help us to trust You with our
everyday needs…and provide miracles for those we know and those You love.
Daily Bible Reading: Jeremiah 51-52
Friday’s
Feast at the King’s Table
What would you give someone who had just
been in the grave for four days (John 11:39) and had been sick before that?
Lazarus probably hadn’t had much to eat for days and days. Some Tonic Tea would
probably be a good start for his digestive system. Then ease him into other
food with the BRAT diet. Bananas, Rice, Applesauce and Toast.
Peppermint
Bay
Leaf
Fennel
Seeds
Caraway
Seeds
Anise
Seeds
Blend equal parts
of all the dry ingredients and store in a jar or metal tea box. Use 4 teaspoons
of the dry mix per cup. Brew for 10 minutes. Enjoy a cup daily.
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photos by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.
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