The Law in 90 Days: Numbers 19-20
SCRIPTURE MEDITATION
John 11:3 (NIV); Lord, the one you love is sick.
When Lazarus fell ill, his sisters sent word to Jesus. They were very familiar with His teaching, they
had witnessed His power, and they had sacrificed for Him; they knew there was nowhere else to
go. Their words reflect one who knows Jesus, “Lord, the one you love is sick.” They didn’t need to
use names. They didn’t need to jog Jesus’ memory by explaining the physical appearance of their
brother. Jesus knew. With these words, Mary and Martha display their beliefs: Jesus has power; God
is good in the midst of this trial; trouble does not signify a lack of God’s love. And when Jesus finally
journeyed to Bethany two days later after Lazarus had died, Mary’s response was to fall at His feet.
Much is revealed in crisis. Crisis unveils the true nature of our character, and our true beliefs about
God. Our response in calamity shows the state of our heart – do we rest securely in the shadow
of the Almighty, or do we flounder around trying to bring everything under our control. We have to
trust that God is who He says He is even when we are hurting. His character is independent of our
circumstances. Can you call Him your Lord when you are in pain? Can you cling to His love when
you feel unloved? Can you rest knowing that God knows you even when you are lonely, or when you
don’t know yourself? When Lazarus was sick, Mary sent a message with her plea; when he died, she
fell at His feet. Will you press further into Christ as the path gets steeper? Will you resolve now that
you will fall at His feet even if you enter the valley? If you can do this, you will learn discipleship at a
completely new level.
PRAYER and MEDITATION
1. Read through today’s teaching again, and meditate on how it speaks to you. Ask yourself the
questions that are put forth, and journal about your answers.
2. Spend time in prayer and listening prayer. Talk to God about what you are going through. Ask
Him to give you a sense of His love and His nearness. Ask Him to help you to press into Him
more and more each day.
3. If you are not battling any major struggles, ask God to refine your character now so that when
crisis hits, you will respond blamelessly. Ask Him to develop integrity and godliness in you.
