Jesus' Power Over Death
John 11:4-6
4 When he heard this, Jesus said, "This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God's glory so that God's Son may be glorified through it." 5 Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. 6 Yet when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days.
Jesus shows His power over death in an interesting way...He delays going to see Lazarus by two days...Lazarus was sick and dying...Lazarus passes away...Jesus waited and did not go see him, while Lazarus was sick...Jesus had a reason and purpose for delaying....He had showed His disciples and followers that He has power over health...He healed many...Maybe He wanted to show His followers He had power over life...By waiting Lazarus passes away, and Jesus shows His power over life...
Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead...Jesus does have the power over our lives and all lives...But first we must believe...Jesus did only a few miracles in His hometown, as He was a prophet without honor...He was amazed at their lack of faith (Mark 6:4-6) ...He could easily has done more miracles in His hometown, but He wanted spiritual growth among His followers and His hometown people just could not get by His history and they had little faith in Him...Believe in Jesus and the One who sent Him and you will have eternal life...