Lady Lazarus

Quick Summary of Jesus raising Lazarus from the Dead:
- Lazarus (L) is sick
- L's sister sends word to Jesus
- Jesus says L will not be dead in the end
- Jesus does not go to L
- Jesus tells disciples L is "asleep" a.k.a. dead
- Jesus decides to go to L
- Nearly there, a sister meets Jesus and tells Him L has been dead for 4 days
- Sisters tell Jesus if he were there He could have saved L's life
- Jesus tells them L will have life again
- They arrive in the village and get closer to L's grave
- Jesus weeps
- Jesus is again deeply moved
- Jesus commands L to come out of the grave full of life

So Jesus raised L from the grave. Lots of thoughts and comments on this spectacular, miraculous moment. But this entry is really about what took place AFTER that moment.

John 12:2
A dinner was given in Jesus' honor and we find "L was among those reclining at the table with Him."

L with his new life and all, was hanging out with Jesus. Chill time. Relaxed and enjoying dinner.

12:9
"A large crowd found out 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 priest 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."

People went to see Jesus but they also went to check out L, the one whose life Jesus affected (to say the least) and with whom He was currently spending time.

People were putting their faith in Jesus because of L's life. Jesus' work in L's life affected so many people that even the religious leaders at the time took note and even made plans to kill L.

God, may I live the life of a lady L where I can "recline" with You consuming the Bread of Life each day. May Your work in my life is so evident that people see You and choose to put their faith in You regardless of what may come.

Summary:
- Jesus loved L (He loves me too.) (Oh and you too.)
- Jesus gave L new life (Me too.) (You too?)
- Jesus spent intimate time with L (We can too.)
- Because of Jesus' work in L's life, people chose to follow Him (The same can happen with us.)
- Because of Jesus' work in L's life, L was in the line of fire (The same can happen with us.)

Time to choose if it's worth it or not. Luke 14. My choice is made! I'd love to hear your honest thoughts! (holenroof@gmail.com)