John 11 describes one of the most dramatic incidents in the life of Jesus. Read Verses 1-6. What is most surprising to you about the words and actions of Jesus?
I am obviously most surprised that Jesus didn't run to his friends side. But the flip side of this is the confidence that he displayed in his words. He starts out by saying "this sickness will not end in death." Jesus knows what will happen so why say this? I think this is really a display of compassion. Jesus is telling Mary and Martha to be comforted. I also think Jesus shows further compassion by saying the sickness is for God's glory. He is telling the sisters "this seems really bad, but God is awesome! Sisters take heart!"
How many times have we faced a circumstance that to our minds seems like it can't be overcome? Do you hear Jesus in that circumstance saying "it will not end they way you think it will. This is for God's glory because He can overcome anything." Take Heart! God is waiting to turn your desperate situation into a miracle.
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