LAZARUS: DEAD TO THE WORLD
LAZARUS -- DEAD TO THE WORLD Mary and Martha were sisters; Their brother, Lazarus, was ill. So they sent word to Jesus; They knew He could heal with His will. Jesus was in another town. He purposely delayed. He wanted God to be glorified, So for two more days He stayed. He bid his disciples to go to Judea.” Among His orders, this one was stranger. They balked at that idea, For Jesus would be in much danger. The disciples argued with Him, “Lazarus is just sick in bed.” So Jesus told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead.” Thomas spoke of Jesus to the others, “Let’s go die with Him” Thomas is called a doubter, But he put himself out on a limb. By the time they arrived in Judea, Lazarus was four days in decay. Many mourners had gathered around, The tomb where Lazarus lay. Martha ran out to meet Jesus; Mary stayed home and cried. Martha said, “If you had been here, My brother would not have died.” Martha’s faith had not wavered, Though she wondered about His next task. She said, “