LAZARUS IS RAISED FROM THE DEAD

 

Lord Jesus raised his dear trusted friend Lazarus, from the dead. The Saviour called Lazarus from death's underworld back to life. All who saw the miracle marvelled. We, too, shall be called to eternal life after our earthly passing; have no fear. 

Yet after the resurrection, Lazarus had to learn to live again; to deal with the little things. Lazarus' experiences after death made earthly life so different now for the newly-raised. The calling by the Great Voice back to life was such mystery. Sheer amazement had overcome the crowds who witnessed the resurrection. Lazarus had experienced - in the deepest way - just how great God is throughout our lives. 

Let us not spiritually die within our hearts. May we always allow God's Holy Will to reign supreme in our lives. Safe in the harbour of God's Love, let us have joy in every day. May we enjoy earthly world's charm without sin.

Called by the Voice

Jesus Christ called His friend by name that day,
Lazarus rose as death was turned away;
From shadowed depths, from silent night,
He stepped again into the light.

The crowd stood still in trembling awe,
At what their very eyes then saw;
The grave undone, its hold released,
By Him Who is the Life and Priest.

So too shall we, when life has passed,
Be called to rise at last, at last;
No need for fear, nor dark despair,
For Christ Himself shall meet us there.

Yet Lazarus, restored to breath,
Had walked the hidden halls of death;
And life anew he learned to live,
Each simple act a gift to give.

The sunlight warm, the voices near,
All changed by what he’d known so clear;
The echo of that mighty call,
Still stirred his heart beyond it all.

O mystery deep, O wonder bright,
That Love can conquer death’s long night;
How great is God, through all our days,
Worthy of endless song and praise.

Then let us not within hearts die,
Nor let the soul in silence lie;
But let God’s holy Will take part,
And dwell alive in every heart.

With joy embrace each given day,
Walk gently in the rightful way;
Delight in beauty, pure within -
The world’s fair charm, untouched by sin.

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