I read the story of Lazarus' death this morning, and once again, it re-affirmed my certainty that Jesus loves us. In John 11, Jesus' delay in coming to Lazarus to cure him of Lazarus' illness, showed the world that Jesus was capable of raising someone from the dead. But Jesus grieved as he saw how others grieved at Lazarus' death. Here in John 11:33,34 is the picture of Jesus and Mary, Lazarus' sister: "When Jesus saw Mary weeping and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. "Where have you laid him?" he asked."
The study goes on to say, "John stresses that we have a God who cares. This portrait of Jesus contrasts with the Greek concept of God that was popular in that day--a god with no emotions and no messy involvement with humans. Here we see many of Jesus' emotions--compassion, indignation, sorrow, even frustration. He often expressed deep emotion, and we must never be afraid to reveal our true feelings to him. He understands them, for he experienced them. Be honest, and don't try to hide anything from your Savior. He cares." End of Study.
It's very true. God does care. And Jesus' coming to earth, born of a woman yet full of the complete knowledge of God who remained in the heavenly places. He cares. Jesus is called God's Son, and so He is. Yet He is still God. As water has three forms--liquid, ice, and steam--so does our God have three forms--God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Yet, He is the One God.
We aren't ourselves three in one. Or are we?, We could be Fetus, Human Being, and Spirit, the latter which still lived in the memories of those who loved us, reminding and teaching and living within. (I hope this isn't too far-fetched! It is rather a new thought for me. I am my mother in many ways!)
I truly believe, as do many others, that Jesus is waiting for the world to recognize His Godliness. His love for each and all of us is so great that He died... so His Spirit might live on within us, each of us, individually. Therefore, He hears us when we speak to Him. He waits for us to speak to Him. He knows that we need Him, but wants us to ask for Him. He wants our love and is eager to show us His own.
How can we resist? How can anyone resist this man/God? Why? Oh, why is there resistance to His love?
As I shake my head in wonder, I'm afraid I know. Is it because we love ourselves so much there is no room for a Savior? Oh, God, I hope not.
God be with you, my friend, and pray for the world that they would know Him!
Jo of MN
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