How can we apply the miracle in John 11:44 to our daily faith? The Miracle Revisited “ The man who had died came out with his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen and with a cloth around his face. ‘Unwrap him and let him go,’ Jesus told them.” – John 11:44 Life Offered to Us Every Day • Lazarus was physically dead; Jesus spoke, and life returned. • We were “dead in trespasses and sins” (Ephesians 2:1), yet Christ has made us alive. • Each new day is an invitation to walk in that resurrected life rather than in the old patterns that once bound us. Recognize Your Own Graveclothes • Lazarus emerged alive but still wrapped. • Believers may be spiritually alive yet hindered by habits, fears, or unbelief. • Identify the “linen strips” in daily life—anger, worry, bitterness, addiction, complacency—and acknowledge that Jesus has already given authority for those bindings to be removed (Romans 6:6-7). Respond to Christ’s Command • Jesus said, “Unwrap him and let him go.” • Personal application: cooperate with His directive by confessing sin (1 John 1:9), renewing the mind with Scripture (Romans 12:2), and choosing obedience. • Community application: help fellow believers shed their graveclothes through encouragement and accountability (Galatians 6:2). Live Unbound and Purpose-Filled • Lazarus’s freedom pointed people to the glory of God (John 12:10-11). • Our spiritual freedom becomes a testimony that draws others to Christ. • Practical steps: – Speak of God’s deliverance in everyday conversations. – Serve in the local church with the gifts God has resurrected. – Practice gratitude, turning ordinary moments into praise (Psalm 118:17). Expect Ongoing Resurrection Power • The same voice that called Lazarus still speaks through His Word and Spirit (John 5:25). • Face today’s “impossible” situations—health, relationships, finances—believing Jesus can bring life where death seems certain (Romans 8:11). • Prayerful anticipation positions us to witness fresh miracles and keeps our faith vibrant. Walk in Freedom, Help Others Walk Too • Daily ask, “Am I walking out of the tomb or slipping back in?” • Invite trusted believers to point out lingering wrappings you might overlook. • Extend grace: gently unwrap others without condemnation, just as Christ instructed (Colossians 3:12-14). Conclusion: From Tomb to Testimony John 11:44 is not only history; it is an ongoing reality. Christ calls, graveclothes fall, and lives shine. Live today in that freedom, confident that the One who raised Lazarus still moves stones and loosens bindings—starting with ours. |
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