Your Daily Prayer 🙏🏾 John 11:43
In the face of death Jesus speaks life.
God's Word is alive no matter where it's read, even inside a prison cell. Think of the hope that floods in as an incarcerated man or woman reads about God's grace, forgiveness, and love. That's the life-
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FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT ACTION: HUMILITY
Spend time in nature today and thank God for His creation.
Today’s daily devotional highlights Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, demonstrating His power over death and His compassion. Despite arriving four days after Lazarus’ death, Jesus called him out of the tomb, revealing God’s glory and bringing comfort to Mary and Martha.
STORY
Bible in a Year: Lazarus
Scripture
And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.
John 11:43
Have you ever felt like a situation was beyond hope?
In the story of Lazarus, we see Jesus confront what seems like the ultimate end—death itself. Lazarus, a beloved friend of Jesus, falls seriously ill, and despite urgent pleas from his sisters, Mary and Martha, Jesus delays His arrival. By the time Jesus reaches Bethany, Lazarus has been dead for four days. This delay, however, is not neglect but a divine setup to display God’s glory.
How often do we see delays as denials?
When Jesus finally arrives, He is deeply moved by the grief of His friends. He weeps with them, showing His deep compassion and empathy. How comforting it is to know that Jesus understands our sorrows and weeps with us in our pain.
Have you experienced moments where you felt Jesus’ empathy in your struggles?
At the tomb, Jesus commands the stone to be rolled away, despite the concerns about the smell of death. He prays to the Father, demonstrating His reliance on God’s power. With a loud voice, Jesus calls out, "Lazarus, come forth!" And Lazarus emerges, alive and restored. This miracle is a profound demonstration of Jesus’ power over death and a foreshadowing of His own resurrection.
Do you believe that Jesus can bring life to the dead areas of your life?
This story teaches us to trust in God’s timing and power, even when situations seem hopeless. It reminds us that Jesus is the resurrection and the life, and in Him, our darkest moments can become testimonies of God’s glory.
How can you trust Jesus with the "dead" areas of your life today?
REFLECTION
This week, focus on strengthening your faith by recalling past instances where God has shown His power and faithfulness in your life.
Reach out to someone who is going through a difficult time and offer them encouragement and support, reminding them of God’s ability to bring life out of death. Pray for a heart that trusts in God’s resurrection power and looks for His glory in every circumstance.
PRAYER
And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.
JOHN 11:43
Thank You God that the story of Lazarus serves as a reminder that death has no power over my soul. Through the life of Jesus, continually displays for me the fact that he can conquer anything including the Goliath of death. Therefore, I will not be afraid to live my life to the fullest, because I know that I will not die but I will simply transition to my heavenly home when my time comes. I declare that I will not live with regret or remorse but instead I will maximize every opportunity that I'm given, I will love with an intense and compassionate heart and I will live out the purpose and plans that You have for me Lord. In the same way, Jesus, that You called forth Lazarus from the tomb, I now call forth from the tombs in my life the dreams and visions that have died because of fear and doubt! I thank You Lord that as I place them in Your hands You will breathe new life and new strategy into every dream and vision You’ve given me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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