Date: June 12, 2012
Passage: John 5:1-21
Scripture:
"For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom He will." verse 21
Observation:
God is and has the ultimate power over life, and over death. Jesus had just restored the health of a man who had been enslaved by his infirmity for 38 years. He raised the physically dead – He raised the Spiritually dead. And He raises whoever He pleases.
Application:
He decides if someone who is dead will get to live . And if He decides they will be brought to life, they will not be able to escape, even if they think they want to. A dead person cannot run and hide; so a spiritually dead person cannot hide from God, if God has chosen to make him His. Since this, then, is the case, why should I fret over those I desire to see living for God? If He wants them, He’ll get them. What a comfort!
Prayer:
"Lord help me to keep a passion for souls. But help me remember that, ultimately, each is Yours."
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