Today’s Reading: John 11:28-31
Hearing God’s Voice for Today:
“When she had said this, she went and called her sister Mary, saying in private, ‘The Teacher is here and is calling for you.’ And when she heard it, she rose quickly and went to him.”
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Jesus had just told Martha that he was the resurrection and the life. And her brother, Lazarus, would soon be raised from the dead.
Jesus wanted Martha’s sister, Mary, to witness the miracle as well. He also wanted some time with her to encourage her grieving heart and reassure her of resurrection realities.
How Jesus loved Mary! She loved him as well. Her heart was exceedingly pure. Her faith was great. Jesus knew that as they spent time together, he could give her hope amidst her despair and soothe her hurting heart.
Jesus wants to do the same for you today. If your soul feels shattered, and your heart is hurting, and your insides crave healing, he wants you to know that his heart aches with yours. He feels what you are feeling. He desires to give you hope.
Therefore, go to him. Spend time in a quiet, private place with him. Perhaps it’s a place where you’ve met before. Or perhaps it’s where you meet regularly. He will be there to meet with you. He yearns to spend time alone with you today.
There is no burden you are carrying that he doesn’t want to carry for you. There’s no hurt in your heart he doesn’t desire to heal. There is no pain you are experiencing with which he doesn’t empathize. There is no disappointment in your life he doesn’t want to help you overcome.
Jesus is a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. There is no hurt or temptation common to you that he has not gone through. He overcame them all, and he can help you do the same. Nothing is impossible for him.
Go to Jesus today. Tell him what’s happening in your heart, and make all your requests known to him. He loves your truthful, honest feelings expressed openly to him. He loves to lift the loads you are carrying. He is lifting you up now, carrying you. Even righteous people face troubles, and the Lord is faithful to rescue you when you come to him.
Jesus loves to bandage your wounds. He wants to give help to the fallen and discouraged. He desires to give you a double blessing for each one of your troubles.
Don’t hesitate any longer. He is waiting for you. He desires some special time alone with you to hear your heart.
He really does care.
[from “Hearing the Voice of God” by Pastor David Chadwick, Moments of Hope Church, Charlotte, NC]