THIS DISEASE IS NOT FOR DEATH, BUT FOR GLORY OF GOD

Peace!

Today I will write about one of the best known passages in the Bible: The Resurrection of Lazarus.
Before, I would open a small parenthesis, I believe that Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever, then narrated the various resurrections in the Bible happen today. Although it may seem absurd to the "world".
Going back to Lazarus. I've seen a few times, preaching about the real history that is outlined in the book of John, Chapter 11. I do not remember any other approach other than the symbolism of when Jesus called Lazarus out of the cave, saying, "Lazarus, come forth."

But I would like to share here, the literal and comprehensive side of this fact.

Once we get the news about the illness of Lazarus, Jesus had as a beloved friend, says in my opinion, with serenity and conviction, "This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified by it. "

There was a very strong way that disease, but which for many can be as "punishment" from God by sin or evil done.

This is the strongest part of this message to me, truly shows how God is in control of all things and that what seems a curse, is often the case for the Glory of God.

Reminds me in Egypt when the people of Israel is pursued by Pharaoh and his army. In Exodus 14. 13 to 14.17 says: "But Moses said to them: Fear not, be still and see the salvation of the Lord that today, you will: for the Egyptians whom you see today, never to see again. The Lord will fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace. (...) And the Lord said to Moses: (...) I will be glorified through Pharaoh and all his army. "
The Lord is faithful, and he tells us, do not fear adversity you may be going through today, will be defeated, overcome, for the glory of God. The problem you are experiencing today, we will not see.

Jesus, after he was notified about Lazarus was not immediately go to him. There are religions that use this passage to "prove" that the resurrection never existed, inasmuch as he was only with catalepsy. But as I was talking with a friend this week, God is perfect, and he recorded all things to argue against any false doctrine.

For make no mistake, Jesus says that Lazarus was asleep, and that is where the pseudo scientists like to call and say, see, he's just sleeping like a cataleptic. But as I said, Jesus leaves no gaps.
He emphasizes: "Then Jesus told them plainly, Lazarus is dead, and for your sake I am glad that was not there, that you may believe."

Jesus allowed Lazarus to stay dead for several days. What catalepsy ruled out completely.
When was the right time, Jesus will meet his friend. Upon arrival, one who knew him did not believe that he could and still can do all things. Note well, those were people around who knew Jesus, and still thought they were all gone.

Even us, the "close" to the Lord, do we doubt that He can do all things? What will be too great for God?

Martha to talk to Jesus, says that Lazarus is dead. See how wonderful the Lord tells us: "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though dead, shall live, and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this? "

You believe that?

 Martha says: "Yes, Lord." And a wonderful miracle happened!

When Mary, the sister of Lazarus, came to Jesus wept. And Jesus, knowing the purpose of that death and knowing that Lazarus back to life, also wept.

What shows me that the Lord has compassion on each of us. And that every tear will be a tear of Jesus. A crying a tear or show weakness, but rather the love of God in our hearts.

"Weep you with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice."

Many who thought they were witnessing that moment because Jesus did not save his friend. If he healed, why not healed before?

Sometimes we want to take the place of God, thinking the best and know the right path for our lives. As if we did something in this life ...

Lazarus had been dead for four days. Imagine that the physical body.

Then he makes a prayer of thanksgiving to God for this miracle and says, "Lazarus, come forth."

 Jesus Christ is, is God's power, love, caring, miracles, the authority.

 I once saw a man of God saying: Our God is the God of the impossible, but the God of all things are possible! Hallelujah!

In the following chapters, we show the importance of this miracle. Through him, multitudes believed on Jesus.


Close with the words of our Saviour, "Jesus said to him: Did I not tell you if you believed you would see the glory of God?"
Stay in Peace!