John 11 - God's Love Comforts

 

John 11 – God’s Love Comforts

 

This experience was difficult for the Bethany family but look at it in the light of God’s Love.

 

The sisters sent their message to the Lord because they knew He was concerned about them. God’s love keeps His ears open to our cries (Ps. 34:12-16).

 

We think that love must act immediately, but sometimes delay brings a greater blessing. “God’s delays are not God’s denials.” Jesus gave them a promise to encourage them while they waited. The promise seemed to have failed, but Jesus knew what He was doing.

 

It was dangerous for Jesus to return to Judea, but He went just the same. The raising of Lazarus helped to precipitate the plans that led to His death.

 

Jesus came to the sisters, listened to them, and assured them with His word. He cannot really help us until we move from “Lord if… to “Yes, Lord, I believe.”

 

Jesus identifies with our sorrows (Heb 4:15-16).  He knew He would raise Lazarus from the dead, but He still wept with the sisters and their friend.

 

We today are not able to raise the dead, but we can serve others as they go through the valley (Rom. 12:15). A loving heart will always find a way to bear others’ burdens (Gal. 6:2).

 

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.

Dr. David Jeremiah.