Chester ARP Devotional Podcast Clint Davis

Jesus stood by Lazarus's tomb and told Martha that if she believed, she would see the glory of God. She was too focused on all the limitations instead of the possibilities of Christ's power. 

Jesus wept by the tomb of Lazarus. Why? He loved Lazarus and his sisters, Martha and Mary. He hurts for them because they had to deal with the full effects of the fall of man. Death is painful to all of us, even Jesus. 

Jesus loved Martha and Mary and their brother Lazarus. So, when Lazarus died, it was a tough time for them all. But Jesus was there for them and ministered to them. He does the same for us. 

Jesus delayed in coming to Lazarus's aid because he loved him. He wanted Lazarus, his sisters, and the disciples to experience God's glory and to be able to testify to it.

The Jews wanted to kill Jesus for blasphemy, and yet they ignored the numerous signs that he performed to prove his identity as God. They did it because they weren't members of his flock. They weren't numbered among his chosen people. 

Jesus demands a verdict. Is he God's Son and the world's savior or not? Our answer to that question will cause division among us.