Lazarus died, Jesus wept, Lazarus rose John 11

Good morning everyone! God is good all the time, all the time God is good. TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!

Have you heard the man who cried out to the LORD not to help his belief, but his unbelief? Is this you? Could this be you?

God has a purpose, and what is that purpose? In John 11 Lazarus was ill, his sisters, Mary and Martha called out to Jesus. But Jesus did not come, he remained in Jerusalem. When he did make the trip to Bethany, which was only a short distance, Lazarus had been dead for 4 days.

Mary and Martha had seen the miracles Jesus had performed and knew he could heal Lazarus. So they wanted Him, Jesus, to come right now. Isn't this the way we tend to be, when we need something from God we want it right now. As Jesus was with Mary and Martha, so God is with us. When He does come, it will bring Glory to our God, Father in Heaven!

Also, Jesus displayed two emotions when he returned - anger and sorrow. Why was He angry? I would imagine due to their lack of faith. Sorrow? Jesus felt the emotions there and Jesus wept. So, for all you men who think men don't cry - Jesus did. And Jesus took a beating that we would have died under prior to the cross. Is it okay to cry? For heavens sake - YES!

As a believer we will face trials that can bring glory to God. God can bring good out of any bad situation (Romans 8:28). When trouble comes, do you grumble, complain, and blame God? Or, do you see your problems as opportunities to honor Him?

Jesus loved this family but did not respond immediately. Why? God's delay has a purpose, and God's timing (not our timing) may make us think God is not answering our prayers the way we want. God will meet all our needs according to he perfect schedule and purpose. (Phil 4:19) Patiently wait on God's timing. And while you are waiting - be silent and listen!

Will there be a day of no more pain? Will there be a day of no more tears? Will there be a day of no more death? Will there be a day of no more night?

HEAVEN - No pain, No night, No death, no tears! Jesus wept - John 11:35 - it is time we wept for all on earth, the trials, disasters, famines, destruction. On earth we will have trials - in Heaven NO MORE! TO GOD BE THE GLORY! Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny