This morning John 11 spoke to my heart and soul. I was amazed at how Jesus was deeply moved in his spirit as Mary shared her anguish after the death of her brother. Jesus knew that he was about to raise Lazarus to life. Yet, he also knew that he would soon be led down the road of ridicule and rebuke---ending in complete separation from his father. I think that it was this fact and temptation that really shook Jesus up all the more. He truly was tempted like we are---only so much more. The weight of the universe was on his shoulders. And he trusted in the father for the duration of his life on earth.
Another thing that rose off the page for me was the fact that the high priest, though totally at odds with Jesus earthly ministry (which went against the grain of the Jewish traditions) actually prophesied Jesus death even though he could not, with uncleansed heart, appreciate the real application for the entire universe.
This reminds me that even when things seem to be dark and desperate, God is at work weaving those golden strands of redemption throughout the tapestry of our lives. I can lift up my head and rejoice in the night.
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