When I ponder all of the miraculous things that Jesus did when he walked upon the earth as a man, I cannot help but to recall the level of Faith that was exhibited by those that were seeking Him out, believing that He alone was all of the difference that they needed in their lives to invoke a season of change.
The sisters of Lazareth, Martha and Mary, quickly come to mind. They approached Jesus, emphatically greeting Him upon His return to Judea, with their sadness at the loss of their dear brother Lazareth. Christ was already aware that Lazareth had passed away and for the demonstration of those that BELIEVE, they will indeed "see the Glory of God."
After 4 days in his tomb, Jesus summoned Lazareth by his name, raising him from the dead, bringing him back to Life, as if he was simply resting, until Christ returned.
The miracles that Jesus performed is not what takes my breath away because I KNOW that He can exceedingly and abundantly do ALL things as the Son of God Almighty. What amazed me was the BELIEF that people had in what King Jesus was capable of doing.
Both Martha and Mary BELIEVED that had Jesus been present, that Lazareth would have never died. Their Faith in what He was capable of doing BEFORE the fact, was outdone by what their Faith BECAME in what He DID after the fact, in raising their brother up from the dead.
The Power of Your Faith determines the outcome to not just your Life, but to the lives of the ones that you Love and the ones that Love you. If you were Lazareth, would you want someone to exhibit that type of Faith in the event of your demise? Reciprocally speaking, is your Faith strong enough to invoke the Spirit of the Lord to act on someone else's behalf?
When you think about the miracles that Jesus performed, it does indeed take your breath away when you realize just how Loving and Compassionate He was in His Perfect Demonstration of the Purpose that He was to Fulfill.
Knowing ALL that He is capable of, I did not have to be THERE, in order for me to believe HERE! His Love, Grace and Mercy is the reason for my "Faith Made Stronger."
God, Love, And Smile Always!
Corey A. Ford
The sisters of Lazareth, Martha and Mary, quickly come to mind. They approached Jesus, emphatically greeting Him upon His return to Judea, with their sadness at the loss of their dear brother Lazareth. Christ was already aware that Lazareth had passed away and for the demonstration of those that BELIEVE, they will indeed "see the Glory of God."
After 4 days in his tomb, Jesus summoned Lazareth by his name, raising him from the dead, bringing him back to Life, as if he was simply resting, until Christ returned.
The miracles that Jesus performed is not what takes my breath away because I KNOW that He can exceedingly and abundantly do ALL things as the Son of God Almighty. What amazed me was the BELIEF that people had in what King Jesus was capable of doing.
Both Martha and Mary BELIEVED that had Jesus been present, that Lazareth would have never died. Their Faith in what He was capable of doing BEFORE the fact, was outdone by what their Faith BECAME in what He DID after the fact, in raising their brother up from the dead.
The Power of Your Faith determines the outcome to not just your Life, but to the lives of the ones that you Love and the ones that Love you. If you were Lazareth, would you want someone to exhibit that type of Faith in the event of your demise? Reciprocally speaking, is your Faith strong enough to invoke the Spirit of the Lord to act on someone else's behalf?
When you think about the miracles that Jesus performed, it does indeed take your breath away when you realize just how Loving and Compassionate He was in His Perfect Demonstration of the Purpose that He was to Fulfill.
Knowing ALL that He is capable of, I did not have to be THERE, in order for me to believe HERE! His Love, Grace and Mercy is the reason for my "Faith Made Stronger."
God, Love, And Smile Always!
Corey A. Ford
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