For God's Glory

"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.'" John 11:4

Jesus' consuming desire was for the glory of God His Father. He saw the opportunity for God's glory in all things including the report of Lazarus' illness. And was God ever glorified as Jesus raised Lazarus' from the dead demonstrating His authority over death!

But the resurrection of Lazarus was a sign to signify a greater resurrection yet to come. So Jesus said to Martha, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believers in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" (11:25-26). Lazarus' sickness did not end in death, as Jesus promised, although he did temporarily pass through death.

No one who has faith in Jesus will never experience sickness that ends in death.! We may pass temporarily through death but our end will be resurrection life with Jesus!

Father, be glorified whether in my health or sickness, whether in my life or death. You are the Lord of life and I praise you that no sickness I ever face will end in death. Help me to live the life you have given me to the fullest today.

I'm praying for you.
Pastor Mark