DCLM Sincere Milk 3 January 2024 — The Bethany Family
DCLM Sincere Milk 3 January 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The Bethany Family
Topic: The Bethany Family
Text: John 11:1-5
1Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.
3Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.
4When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.
5Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
Key Verse: “Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.” John 11:5
Message
Bethany in a small village in Judaea. It was the home of Mary, Martha and their brother Lazarus. They were siblings (children born of the same parents) who loved themselves. Jesus also loved them because they loved and followed Him. He was their Friend as they were His friends. They knew that Jesus was the Son of God Who had the power to perform miracles. One day, Lazarus fell ill and his sisters sent a message to Jesus to come so He could pray and heal their brother.
Jesus did not go to Bethany immediately and Lazarus died before He got there four days later. This made Lazarus’ sisters sad and they were unhappy because they thought that all hope was lost. However, when Jesus got there, He assured them that Lazarus would rise again. Jesus never comes late to meet His friends’ needs.
Also Read: DCLM Sincere Milk 2 January 2024 — The Grace Of God – Part 1
Jesus Christ has the power to heal the sick and raise the dead. He demonstrated this power when He got to where the dead body of Lazarus was laid. He said a short prayer, God answered and Lazarus came back to life. Faith in God can make the impossible possible in your life and family. There is nothing too hard for God to do. Whatever you’re passing through, trust Him, pray in faith and you will receive answers from Him. Jesus loves all mankind and cares for everyone.
Further Reading: Luke 7:11-17
Prayer for today: Lord, please help me to believe in Your power to make the impossible possible.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
