Lazarus began his life as an ordinary man who later became a friend of Jesus. His untimely death shook the faith of Jesus' closest friends but the miracle of his resurrection shook an even wider circle. While the disciples celebrated with Mary, Martha and Lazarus, a larger, more hostile group showed their rage. As a matter of fact, religious leaders of the day were so infuriated that Jesus raised him from the dead they issued his death warrant. "Kill him! Kill Lazarus, again!" Killing Lazarus became a goal for the most powerful religious force of the day.

Later, we read that this loving family remained by Jesus' side during his toughest challenge, the cruel cross. What love! What faith!

Beloved, are you prepared to stand in blind faith for your miracle? Are you ready to tune out the voices of rage that will rise when you see your miracle stand and walk? Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life! He brings dead hopes and dead dreams to life. Protect your miracle with your faith. Stay close to Jesus, no matter the cost and Lazarus will be yours!

M.L. Bullock

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The blind man, on whom Jesus used clay spittle to anoint his eyes, felt spit just before his miracle. Now that’s a mess! How could it get worse than spit on your face? Just beyond the spit was the miracle for which he had been searching. Just beyond the mess he discovered best days of his life.

Remember, the Bible says that when you “…walk through the fire…” it will not kindle upon you. The emphasis here is that you are walking through. You are closer to the end than you can imagine. Keep moving forward as there is a scheduled end of your fire.

Discover a place in God, under His wing, that will provide rest for your weary soul and tired body. Keep climbing in faith. Start calling those things that are not as though they are. Speak to the invisible world and call your answer into manifestation. You can do it. Give it another try. Apply the principles you have learned, and be patient. This present circumstance could just be the “MESS BEFORE THE MIRACLE!”

--Bishop Gerald Doggett