Lazarus' little problem

Day 151

OT Reading: 2 Chronicles 1-3

NT Reading: John 12:1-19

Lazarus had a problem...he was dead. Allllllllllllll other problems pale in comparison. And when Jesus came along and did something about his problem Lazarus had a bit of a story to tell.

In today's passage we learn that Jesus was not the only one that the Jews wanted to get rid of. In fact, because of Jesus' miracle we learn that the chief priests wanted to kill even Lazarus. Not because Lazarus himself had done anything wrong. But Lazarus was alive, "many were going over to Jesus and putting their faith in him." (John 12:11, NIV).

Now for most of us, we likely do not have quite the testimony that Lazarus had (dead for four days and spoken back to life from your grave). However if you have been truly following Christ for some time you have a story to tell. A story about what He has done in your life. A story about where you were, who you were, and the difference he has made. And what's more...others should know about it.

Not to say that others will always be thrilled about the difference. The Jews certainly would rather Lazarus had stayed dead. But by your living testimony you, like Lazarus, can be a living example of what happens when Jesus comes into your life. No matter how big the problem.