“Lazarus, Living Proof”
“But the
chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death; Because that
by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.” (vv.10-11)
The
chief priests were for the most part Sadducees (Acts 5:11) Their hostile
attitude is shown in that, while no charge is brought against Lazarus, they
took counsel on how they might kill him, and watched for their opportunity.
Why? because his life was a living witness to the divinity of Jesus Christ and a
denial of their own doctrine, that there is no resurrection (Acts 23:8).
During
this time many Jews were coming to Bethany, not only because Jesus was there
but, to see the risen Lazarus as well. What a testimony he must have had. The
truths he must have spoken giving honor and glory to God. As a result, Christ’s
followers were increasing while the priests and Pharisees followers were
decreasing. Therefore, they consulted to take the life of Lazarus and Jesus as
well, to preserve their positions.
Today
there are those who are consulting to kill the Gospel, trying to legislate God out
of existence. But your changed life, your resurrected soul, can be a living
witness to the power of the gospel. And like Lazarus, you can bring many to
Christ by sharing your testimony of what God has done for you.
The
Truth
“For we did
not follow cunningly devised fables
when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but
were eyewitnesses of His majesty.” (2 Peter 1:16)
