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John 11: 21 “Lord,” Martha said to Jesus,
“if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” (NIV)
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We don’t like it when we think Jesus is being stingy with the miracles.* |
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When my sister’s mother-in-law, Carole, got sick, her husband
and four children gathered around her for two whole days, praying for her
recovery. But she died anyway. Not once did I hear any member of this faithful
family express a sentiment similar to Martha’s. No one said, “Lord, if you
had been here, she wouldn’t have died.” Because they know the Lord was there.
Jesus
always shows up in answer to our prayers – he just doesn’t always prove it by
giving us what we asked for. He proves his presence through the comfort of his
Holy Spirit. He shows his love through the outpouring of love from family and
friends. He works all things for the good of one who loves him by answering
Carole’s prayers for her wayward daughter who, at the funeral, promised that
she and her family were returning to church. He honors our faithfulness by
welcoming us home with, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
We
often find Jesus in the unexpected. Miracles are not the only proof that he has
showed up.
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When you can’t trace God’s hand, trust his heart.* |
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