The Bible In A Year 13
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Genesis 27-28, John 11
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Something about the story of Jesus raising Lazarus really hit me today. I am struck with the image of our Lord weeping, not only as our Savior, but also as a human who lost a loved one and was grieving with other loved ones. How wonderful to know how fully He is with us when we mourn.
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Struck me for the first time that God dealt with Jacob’s deception in one way by the deception of Laban in giving him Leah instead of Rachel. Leah was a firstborn who would not be denied her right to be the first to be settled in marriage.
In the NT reading, I love that Martha gets it right (mostly) this time. She rushes to Jesus first, leaving a house full of guests behind, she says, “even now, Jesus, you can change things…”, she professes hope in the resurrection and faith in Christ. It seems to me, she’s figured out the “first importance” thing. -
I truly felt for Esau, because Jacob and Rebecca were only thinking of themselves. I loved when Isaac told him when he got tired he would break the yoke. Esau would be taken care of. Lazarus’ story is a great example of faith. He’s been dead for four days, but Jesus tells him to wake up and walk. He does! There is no one like Jesus!
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It’s such a simple reminder, but today’s reading just reminded to truly trust that God will do what he says. Our faith really plays a big part in our life.
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The words I read all week bring me comfort.
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The character of God is in full display in these passages. He is all powerful (omnipotent), all knowing (omniscient), compassionate, and concerned with even the small details of our lives. He is also working good and bringing salvation out of what we would consider wicked deeds (stealing from a brother and deceiving a father). Even in that, there is a bigger picture going on, moving history forward in the redemption story. He is sovereign. He is worthy of praise!
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I think it’s beautiful that when Jesus saw his children in pain he was deeply moved. When we are in pain Jesus is an up in heaven laughing at us and saying that we deserve it, he is weeping with us he is hurting with us and he is planning to come and heal us and rescue us if we call out to him
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26and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?”
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