Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. (This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet with her hair.) So the sisters sent word to Jesus, "Lord, the one you love is sick."
When he heard this, Jesus said, "This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God's glory so that God's Son may be glorified through it."
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days, and then he said to his disciples, "Let us go back to Judea."
"But Rabbi," they said, "a short while ago the Jews there tried to stone you, and yet you are going back?"
Jesus answered, "Are there not twelve hours of daylight? Anyone who walks in the daytime will not stumble, for they see by this world's light. It is when a person walks at night that they stumble, for they have no light."
REFLECTION
Jesus was willing to enter dangerous situations out of his love for others. What are you willing to do out of love for others today?
Here we are with another symbol of light giving life. Do you struggle to see this light when danger, worry, or fear overwhelms you?
PRAYER
God, equip me today to be a light for others. May I show others that you love them and that they are important to your Kingdom. When I struggle to see and feel my worth, remind me of the love you have for me. Amen.
