Genesis 25:1-34; Job 31:1-40; Matthew 13:24-43
He whom You love is sick. John 11:3 NKJV
Three times Jesus’s love for Lazarus is affirmed. Twice, the word phile?, “brotherly love” is used (vv. 3, 36) and once, agapa? is used, God’s “unconditional, sacrificial love” (v. 5). How would such perfect love respond to Lazarus’ sickness? He stayed two more days where He was and allowed His friend to die. Why? The text provides at least two reasons: That His Father would be glorified (v. 4) and His disciples edified (v. 15). Christian, you may be seriously doubting the Lord’s love for you today. Don’t despair. He is working to accomplish these realities in your life—to glorify your Father and to grow your faith. Rest in His perfect love today. —Brian Cretney
O Love that will not let me go,
I rest my weary soul in Thee. —G. Matheson