The
Lord Jesus, during his lifetime on earth, preached the Gospel and went about
helping the people all through the day. At night, He used to go to the Mount of
Olives and stay there in prayer. In the days when the Lord Jesus lived like
this, we read in the Bible that a family in Bethany loved Him dearly and warmly
received Him into their home. They were Martha, Mary and Lazarus.
But the character of each one of them was different. Martha loved the Lord Jesus and desired to serve Him by preparing a meal for Him. But her sister Mary was diligent to sit at His feet and listen to His Words. He testified about her saying, “Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her” (Luke 10:42). Lazarus too loved Him and was a friend to Him.
Once, the three of them went through a dark and tearful path – Lazarus’ sickness, followed by his death. That time, many thoughts of unbelief filled Martha’s heart. Only on the fourth day, after Lazarus was dead and buried, did the Lord visit their house. There, through His power, He made Lazarus, who was kept in the tomb for four days, to come back alive. Through this, that whole family not only tasted the love of the Lord but also had the privilege of enjoying His presence in their family.
Dear children, as a family, be diligent in seeking the Lord with oneness of mind. The Lord expects us to love Him wholeheartedly. When you thus seek Him as a family, He will dwell in your home. He will add peace and all good things to your life.
The Bible says, “The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth” (Psalm 145:18). The Lord our God will draw near to you when you seek Him earnestly. He will hear your cry for mercy when you call to Him for help. Through His mighty miracles, He will take away your sorrow. Your heart will rejoice in Him.
But the character of each one of them was different. Martha loved the Lord Jesus and desired to serve Him by preparing a meal for Him. But her sister Mary was diligent to sit at His feet and listen to His Words. He testified about her saying, “Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her” (Luke 10:42). Lazarus too loved Him and was a friend to Him.
Once, the three of them went through a dark and tearful path – Lazarus’ sickness, followed by his death. That time, many thoughts of unbelief filled Martha’s heart. Only on the fourth day, after Lazarus was dead and buried, did the Lord visit their house. There, through His power, He made Lazarus, who was kept in the tomb for four days, to come back alive. Through this, that whole family not only tasted the love of the Lord but also had the privilege of enjoying His presence in their family.
Dear children, as a family, be diligent in seeking the Lord with oneness of mind. The Lord expects us to love Him wholeheartedly. When you thus seek Him as a family, He will dwell in your home. He will add peace and all good things to your life.
The Bible says, “The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth” (Psalm 145:18). The Lord our God will draw near to you when you seek Him earnestly. He will hear your cry for mercy when you call to Him for help. Through His mighty miracles, He will take away your sorrow. Your heart will rejoice in Him.
