Dive 17

John 11:6 “Yet when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days.”

What struck me: His good friend was sick, but Jesus stayed where he was for two more days. He did this on purpose so that when He arrived, Lazarus would be in the tomb four days. Nobody could fake their death in a tomb for four days. This was all about
a) Proving it was a genuine miracle
b) Expanding the faith of His followers
In John 11:15 Jesus says this was “so that you may believe.”
Then in John 11:45 it says that many put their faith in him.

Spacepets:

Example and truth to believe: Jesus will intentionally put situations in my path designed to bring glory to Him and stretch my faith. Thank God that He is very patient! He was very patient with the sisters as their faith was challenged.

Prayer to pray: God, continue to help my faith grow.