Lazarus came
out---not Moses, Elijah, Abraham, Levi, David, Joshua, Joseph, or any other who
had died and was put in the grave. Lazarus came out. Why? Because Jesus had
called his name. Jesus knew whom He wanted to see and called him. He has the
authority over both life and death and if He had not called out specifically
Lazarus's name, a multitude of others would have come out from the grave.
By all rights,
Lazarus would have been awful to be around by now. His body would have started
to decay and the stench would have caused people to leave. He was wrapped in
his grave clothes which would have caused people to run and hide. After all,
wouldn't you have been a tad bit afraid if someone you knew had suddenly stood
before you after he had died four days before and was in his grave clothes?
When was the last time you had gone to a graveside service only to have the
deceased open the casket and stand before you?
Jesus told those
gathered there to unwrap Lazarus and let him go. Lazarus was no longer among
the dead because Jesus had given him life, just like He does to all who accept
Him as their Savior. Lazarus was no longer subject to the illness that had
killed him, Jesus had healed him and made him whole, just like He does to our
souls when He heals us. Jesus set Lazarus free, just like He does for you and
me.
Hallelujah! What a
Savior!
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