SCRIPTURE: John (NIV) 12:17 Now the crowd that was with him when he called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to spread the word. 18 Many people, because they had heard that he had given this miraculous sign, went out to meet him. 19 So the Pharisees said to one another, “See, this is getting us nowhere. Look how the whole world has gone after him!”
OBSERVATION: It was an amazing time. Jesus had just called Lazarus out of a tomb in which his body had been for four days! Obviously, it was hard to keep that news quiet. Everyone present at the tomb was talking to everyone they knew! It was an amazing event that they had personally witnessed. It was unlike anything they had ever seen.
But they were not the only ones talking. Others who had only heard about it were talking about it! So “many” went out to meet Him! So many that the religious leaders said, “Look how the whole world has gone after him!”
APPLICATION: That is what is happening today in West Africa. A Muslim from New York City is scheduled to arrive this week to encourage the Muslims not to listen to the Christians. But he will find that some of the ones he was counting on to help him have already heard and have already made commitments to Jesus!!! They have seen what Jesus can do in healing and miracles. They have talked about it. And others who have only heard have also been talking about Jesus and what He does today for His followers.
PRAYER: Lord, we pray for the many people who have given you what you most want for Christmas—they have given you their hearts! May your peace flood their hearts and minds. Keep them strong. May they feel your love surrounding them. We need your help to provide Bibles and your anointing on the leaders who will help them understand your word. Amen
Pastor Leon
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