If you haven't read the story of the death of Lazarus, read it here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2011
I have read this story a few times, but God is cool and highlights different things to us each time we read His word. Today I was reading, and the passage in John 12 jumped right off the page. It reads: "The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to bear witness. THE REASON THAT THE CROWD WENT TO MEET HIM WAS THAT THEY HAD HEARD HE HAD DONE THIS SIGN" (John 12: 17-18). While reading these two verses, God highlighted that the REASON that they went to see Jesus was that THEY HEARD. As I seek Jesus daily, He shows me really cool things! He shows us His love for us, His presence, His power, and aspects of His character. While we get to experience these amazing blessings, WHY would we just keep them to ourselves? We are called to tell others about what He has done, and invite them experience with us! God Immediately reminded me: “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5: 14-16) WOW! We are the light of the world because God literally lives inside of us through His Holy Spirit. During this reading today, God told me to start this blog so that I could share with you all what He is doing in my life. He wants to do WAY more in us than we can even imagine- let's say YES to Him and let Him shine through us!
Anonoymous
10/15/2015 07:02:19 am
Baylee, you have a beautiful heart. I love to hear what Christ does for others!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Comments are closed.
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