John 11:3-6: Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.
If you got the news that a loved one was sick, what would be your reaction?
Now if you were like me, you would want to rush off to be at their side if you could, or call frantically to know how they were or at least send someone to know how they were doing. I'm I right?
So When I read that, Jesus was told that Lazarus, a person he Loved, was sick. I expected the same action but His response was different (You would have noticed). He remained two days more AT THE SAME PLACE.Now that's a strange way to react!
If the Bible had not been clear that Jesus Loved Lazarus, I am sure a lot of people could have doubted his affection for Lazarus.
Can I bring that thought closer to you?
When you are passing through a difficulty and there is a delay in the response of God to your prayers, how do you perceive it? Do you still know that God loves you even if his response is delayed or do you doubt his love for you?A delayed response or a non-response can be discomforting to the best of us. Even Jesus asked his Father why he had been forsaken on the cross.A delayed response can cause us to question a lot of things. It could cause us to question our faith, or question the love that God has for us.
Some may have reasoned that the sister had the impression that Jesus loved Lazarus if only verse 3 was the only mention of this love. They would have argued that maybe Lazarus did not mean as much to Jesus as his sisters thought he did.
I am glad that the bible tells us clearly that their impression was right, Jesus did indeed love Lazarus and just so that people don't turn their attentions to knowing whether he had a problem with Martha and Mary instead the bible says, ..Jesus Loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.
Not leaving any of them out.
Friend, I can tell you that God Loves you!
Despite what you are faced with, despite the challenges that may confront you and despite the trails you may be going through. God the creator of the universe loves you.
Whatever happens do not doubt that for a second! Even though the response may be delayed he loves you more than you know.
Let me end this with this scripture, (Please think about it if you doubt the love of God).
John 3:16 For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life.(Good news Bible)
To be continued....
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