Lazarus had been raised to life from the grave (he had been buried for four days before Jesus resurrected him). Adoration, devotion, thankful hearts of Mary, Martha and Lazarus must have been fueled by Jesus”™ actions on behalf of this family. They honored Jesus in their home with a dinner party. The twelve disciples were […]
“If My people, who are called by My name, shall humble themselves, pray, seek, crave, and require of necessity My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.” (Amplified Bible)
What is being offered to you today? Many people work to be offered a raise, a promotion, a job. Anxious thoughts, angry emotions, or even fear fills the possibilities which life offers. Christ Jesus, the Messiah, came to offer you life and to offer you His peace. (NASB) Philippians 4:4-7 “Rejoice in the Lord always; […]
Martha, Lazarus and Mary had a dinner party in honor of Jesus. The twelve disciples are present and Martha is busy serving the guests. Lazarus is reclining at the banquet table and Mary has humbled herself by kneeling at Jesus”™ feet, by having her hair unbound and by washing Jesus”™ feet with pure nard (an […]
Our words and our actions tell people who we are. Our character is revealed by our actions and our words. Notice Judas Iscariot”™s character as it was revealed at a dinner party given in Jesus”™ honor at the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus. The twelve disciples were reclining at the table along with Lazarus […]
Martha was moving to and fro as she prepared to serve their dinner guests. Lazarus was already reclining at the table with the honored guest, Jesus, along with His disciples. It was six days before Passover and Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem. He would stay with this family the entire week. Lazarus must […]
Dinner parties take planning, preparation and presentation. Guest”™s needs are a priority. The hostess/host put their guest”™s needs first for those hours of entertainment. The house cleaned, the meal planned, groceries bought, the food prepared; the table set, and the hostess/host get ready to greet their guests. Martha must have been in “˜seventh heaven”™; she […]
Jesus and His disciples were leaving Jericho”¦headed toward Jerusalem. The crowds were on all sides and they were not silent. It probably was a noisy throng”¦and everyone wanted to see Jesus. As Jesus was striding along the road, He heard a voice shouting out His name”¦ “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stopped, […]
Events in the world are filled with turmoil and “˜change”™. Many nations are in the throes of war, famine, economic upheaval, political chaos and fear. Where can anyone go for a sense of security”¦real security? Many times when all else fails we turn to God. Followers of Christ believe that He alone can give security […]
When you go to your doctor”™s office or to the hospital ““ the people who are there are seeking medical attention. They have a variety of illnesses ““ and the illnesses range from minor to life-threatening emergencies. This great variety is to be expected. When you go as a patient you expect to be seen […]