Bryant Wright, Founder

“When He had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, ‘Lazarus, come out!’” John 11:43

By the time Jesus stood outside Lazarus’ tomb, everyone believed the situation was beyond hope.

The funeral had already taken place. The stone covered the entrance. Lazarus had been dead four days. From a human standpoint, his body was decomposing. The stench would be sickening.

But Jesus specializes in hopeless situations.

Standing before the tomb, He called out with authority, “Lazarus, come out!” And immediately, the man who had been dead walked out alive.

What an incredible reminder of the power of Christ.

So often, we look at situations in our lives and quietly conclude that nothing will ever change. A broken relationship. A long struggle with sin. A burden we have carried for years. A prayer that seems unanswered.

But John 11 reminds us never to underestimate the power of God.

The same Jesus who called Lazarus from the grave still brings hope, healing, and new life today. Sometimes He changes our circumstances, and sometimes He changes us in the middle of those circumstances. But He is always at work for His glory and our good.

Most importantly, the raising of Lazarus points us to an even greater truth: Jesus Himself would soon conquer death through His own resurrection.

Because Christ rose from the grave, all who place their faith in Him have the hope of overcoming death as well. Death does not have the final word. Despair does not win. Jesus does.

No situation is ever beyond His power. Claim His supernatural power today.

DIG DEEPER
Read “A New Life Means A Changed Life” also by Bryant Wright

Bryant Wright, Founder

“When He had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, ‘Lazarus, come out!’” John 11:43

By the time Jesus stood outside Lazarus’ tomb, everyone believed the situation was beyond hope.

The funeral had already taken place. The stone covered the entrance. Lazarus had been dead four days. From a human standpoint, his body was decomposing. The stench would be sickening.

But Jesus specializes in hopeless situations.

Standing before the tomb, He called out with authority, “Lazarus, come out!” And immediately, the man who had been dead walked out alive.

What an incredible reminder of the power of Christ.

So often, we look at situations in our lives and quietly conclude that nothing will ever change. A broken relationship. A long struggle with sin. A burden we have carried for years. A prayer that seems unanswered.

But John 11 reminds us never to underestimate the power of God.

The same Jesus who called Lazarus from the grave still brings hope, healing, and new life today. Sometimes He changes our circumstances, and sometimes He changes us in the middle of those circumstances. But He is always at work for His glory and our good.

Most importantly, the raising of Lazarus points us to an even greater truth: Jesus Himself would soon conquer death through His own resurrection.

Because Christ rose from the grave, all who place their faith in Him have the hope of overcoming death as well. Death does not have the final word. Despair does not win. Jesus does.

No situation is ever beyond His power. Claim His supernatural power today.

DIG DEEPER
Read “A New Life Means A Changed Life” also by Bryant Wright