March 2 Lazarus Lives

Read John 11:38-46
 
John 11:44 “Untie him,” Jesus told them, “and let him go.”
 
DEATH’S bondage is broken! Do we have any comprehension of the joy that Mary, Martha and the other mourners experienced? Were they too shocked to be happy? Were they filled with so much wonder they had no ability to comprehend the truth of Lazarus’ resurrection?
    Against all hope, in spite of all doubt, Jesus raised Lazarus. There was absolutely no expression of faith from Mary and Martha. His disciples expected nothing of significance – even though they had seen so many miracles. Yet, Jesus did it. Jesus circumvented doubt, and he destroyed it.
    “Untie him and let him go.”
    Wow! I pray often that he will come to me to untie my doubt, to unwrap my fears, to loosen the bonds of faithlessness, so that I may more completely live a resurrected life. I want to be free from spiritual blindness and be aware of how to respond to my Savior. I want to have the blinders removed and understand what Jesus’ church needs from me. And I hope for my physical sight to return. I hate this visual weakness I live with each moment of the day. I cry out to God to heal me, to restore my sight.
    But there is silence. I eventually say, “Okay, Lord. I am yours. Untie me from my frustration, my disappointment, my grief. Urge me to focus on the blessings you’ve given unto me. Help me to be thankful for the bounty of life around me. I truly want to live ‘untied’ with you.”
 
Resurrection Truth: Jesus is the key to unlock the chains that bind you.