I've been reading through the book of John. There's always new stuff in there. I read a passage today that has never stood out to me before.
"Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, for on account of him many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and putting their faith in him." John 12:9-11
People were coming to Jesus because of Lazarus. There is something about a resurrected life that people can't keep away from. Because of Lazarus (not Jesus' words) many people were coming to faith in Jesus. There are lots of arguments back and forth about God and what the truth really is in the world. There are valid points on all sides. But one thing that still can't be argued about is the simplicity of a changed life. Someone who was so dead spiritually, emotionally, and mentally who has now become so alive because of Jesus. It is the greatest testimony we can give to our faith. I am grateful to all those who have been a Lazarus in my life, as living proof of God's work in our world. My prayer is that I can be a Lazarus for someone else.
