Deeper Life #176

When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.

—John 11:4

THE NEW TESTAMENT MENTIONS QUITE a few sick souls. Take Thomas for example.

Why do I mention Thomas? Because he was very loyal to Jesus Christ, but he was very gloomy. He took the sick view of life. He always thought the worst was going to happen—and the worst always did happen! There was no use going to Thomas and saying, “Cheer up.” He knew you could not alter facts by saying that.

Every time you hear from Thomas, he says something about death or disease. When Lazarus died, and Jesus said He was going to the place where Lazarus was buried, Thomas said, “Let us also go, that we may die with him.”

Are you like Thomas? Then keep your eyes upon Jesus. Watch Him turn death into life, sadness into gladness, failure into success, defeat into victory.

Prayer Thought: Unlike Thomas, I want to view life as victory. Like Thomas, I need You to help me believe the power of God.

SUGGESTED READING: John 11:1–17