I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end.
I Am Found In You
by
Steven Curtis Chapman
When He had said this 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." John 11:43-44 NIV
Jesus had just raised Lazarus from the grave. You and I love the story, because it shows the power of the Savior whom we love. We know that if He can raise the dead to life, we can trust Him to help us make our house payment; or whatever the struggles in our life may be.
This event, so full of truths, triggered the Pharisees to crucify Jesus. Lazarus had been dead four days. Jewish tradition prompted the family to bury soon after death, but the Jews also believed the spirit hovered over the dead body for up to three days. This time too had passed. Lazarus was a fully dead man! It was a real miracle to bring him back to life, and this was too much for the Pharisees.
What the Pharisees underestimated was that this power would continue to be exhibited in the life of Christians for thousand of years to come. You and I (if you are a child of God) have been brought from death unto life. My pastor says that it is a good thing Jesus said "Lazarus, come out" or every body ever buried would have been risen! Jesus has power over death!
And we need to remember that today! Jesus has power over death! Is there anything in your life that He can't handle?
Jesus came to give us life! Jesus told Lazarus to take off His grave clothes; to quit "living" like he was dead. Shouldn't we do the same thing?
Have you accepted Jesus? Is your name recorded in Heaven as a child of God? Have the angels sang "GLory" over your salvation? Have you personally, without reservation, believed that Jesus died for your sins, and that the only way you will enter Heaven is through the saving grace of His shed blood on the cross?
Well, then, TAKE OFF YOUR GRAVE CLOTHES? Quit "living" among the dead! Look alive! Jesus save you, by grace, through faith, not unto death...but unto life! Shouldn't that make a noticeable difference in your life today? SO LIVE!
Don't let this world steal your joy! don't let Satan rob you of your peace! Stop worrying over tomorrow!
Start living! Walk boldly into the throne room of the Lord! Receive mercy and grace in your time of need! Trust in the Lord with all your heart! Lean not on your own understanding! In all your ways acknowledge Him! Let Him direct your paths!
You are His child! Precious in His sight! Take off your grave clothes....and LIVE!!!
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