28. John 11:28-44 Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead

 

SCRIPTURE HIGHLIGHTS:
32 Now when Mary came to where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet, saying to him, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.”
 33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled.
34 And he said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to him, “Lord, come and see.”
35 Jesus wept. 36 So the Jews said, “See how he loved him!”

40 Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?” 41 So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me.  42 I knew that you always hear me, but I said this on account of the people standing around, that they may believe that you sent me.”

43 When he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out.”
44 The man who had died came out, his hands and feet bound with linen strips, and his face wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Unbind him, and let him go.”

What does this passage impact my affections, attitudes and actions? 

Jesus wept with those who were grieving (v. 35). This shows that He isn’t distant from my struggles—He is with me in my pain. I want to grow in my love for Jesus, knowing that He understands my sorrow and walks with me through it.  When I go through struggles, I will remember that Jesus cares deeply for me and turn to Him for comfort. 

Dear Jesus,
Thank You for showing me that You care deeply about my pain and that Your power is greater than death itself.  Help me to trust You, especially when life feels uncertain. Please strengthen my faith so that I can see Your power at work in my life.

In your name, Amen.