Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.
John 11:1 (NIV)
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Today’s Devotional
John 11:1 introduces us to the story of Lazarus, a man from Bethany who becomes very sick. Lazarus was the brother of Mary and Martha, close friends of Jesus. This story reveals the depth of Jesus’ love for His friends and His power over death.
As the story unfolds, we learn that Jesus receives word of Lazarus’ illness but chooses to wait before going to him. When Jesus finally arrives in Bethany, Lazarus has been dead for four days. Despite the seemingly hopeless situation, Jesus demonstrates His divine power by raising Lazarus from the dead, restoring him to life and reuniting him with his sisters.
This miraculous event not only highlights Jesus’ authority over life and death but also serves as a foreshadowing of His own resurrection. It teaches us that Jesus has the power to bring hope and restoration, even in the most desperate situations. The story of Lazarus reminds us to trust in Jesus, knowing that He has the power to overcome all obstacles and bring new life.
Time to reflect
As you reflect on John 11:1 and the story of Lazarus, consider the following questions:
- How does the story of Lazarus encourage you to trust in Jesus’ power and authority over life and death?
- What areas of your life do you need Jesus to bring hope, healing, and restoration?
- How can you cultivate a deeper trust in Jesus and His ability to bring new life to even the most desperate situations?
Prayer Of The Day
Lord Jesus, thank You for the incredible story of Lazarus and the powerful reminder of Your authority over life and death. Help us to trust in Your power to bring hope, healing, and restoration to all areas of our lives.
Strengthen our faith in You and give us the courage to face our challenges, knowing that You have the power to bring new life even in the most desperate situations. May we continually look to You as our source of hope and trust in Your resurrection power.
In Your name, we pray. Amen.
Strengthening Faith
- Reflect on the story of Lazarus and the ways it demonstrates Jesus’ power and authority over life and death.
- Identify areas in your life where you need hope, healing, and restoration, and bring them before Jesus in prayer.
- Encourage others with the story of Lazarus and the hope we have in Jesus’ power to bring new life.
Today Wisdom
The story of Lazarus serves as a powerful reminder of Jesus’ authority over life and death, and His ability to bring hope, healing, and restoration. As followers of Jesus, we can trust in His power to bring new life to even the most desperate situations. Let us continually look to Him as our source of hope and trust in His resurrection power.
