He Has Redeemed You
“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”John 11:25-26
Some other lessons we can draw from the story of Lazarus.
1. Whatever you have lost, God can restore. One of the great promises in Scripture is that God can restore to you the years that life has stolen. Joel 2:25.
Claim that promise; take it back to the place where you lost so much, and ask God to replace, restore, and renew. He will do it.
2. Whatever you’re bound by, God can set you free. Jesus cried out for Lazarus to come forth. ‘And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with grave clothes… Jesus said…“Loose him, and let him go.”’ John 11:44.
God’s power is greater than any habit or circumstance that has you bound. Even though your mind doesn’t fully comprehend it, let your faith respond to Him.
‘Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law; indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart. Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, for I delight in it.’ Psalm 119:34–35.
When you pray that prayer, your faith will grow, and circumstances that seem impossible to you right now will be changed by God’s power.
3. No matter how bad you feel, God understands. At Lazarus’ funeral, Jesus wept. ‘Then the Jews said, “See how He loved him!”’ John 11:36.
This story proves we serve a God who cannot only give you back what you have lost but who cares about what you’re going through. Hebrews 4:15.
So, if you’re hurting, turn to Him and let Him help you