Raising the Dead

Verse of the Day:
John 11:43-44


Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to them, “Take off the grave clothes and let him go.”


We know the Bible story about how Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. Jesus performed miracles, and this was just one of many. Sometimes, it is hard for us to relate to stories like these in the Bible because we don't see Jesus raising people from the dead every day. Sometimes it is hard to make a connection to daily life and to apply the stories to how you live.


Relating the story of Lazarus to our own lives. Think about a part of your life that seems, in a way, 'dead'. That might be your faith life, a relationship with someone you wish you were still in touch in, or falling behind on your school work. Jesus has the power to raise PEOPLE from the dead, but He is also there to raise these fallen parts of our lives and restore them. Ask Jesus to fill these holes in our lives. Easter time is just around the corner, and that is all about Jesus being RISEN! We gotta lay down these 'dead' parts of our lives for Jesus to raise, so we can rejoice with Him on Easter morning!


The Simple Truth: The story of Lazarus can be applied to our lives. Jesus can restore the 'dead' parts of our day to day routines.


Pray:


Lord, help me to realize that just as you raised Lazarus from the dead, you can also raise the dead parts of my life. Help me to turn to you and to lay my baggage at your feet.


Let your light shine.
-Lo