THE ENCOUNTER 2

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Text : John  12:9  

 *Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.* 

After Jesus had raised Lazarus from the dead, it was recorded that much people (of the Jews) came to Jesus. John 12:9. *The miracles of God in your life should bring more people to Christ, that is how God can be glorified.* 

However, these people didn't come to Jesus for Jesus' sake only, they came to see Lazarus also.  *A true encounter with Christ will draw people's attention to you, ensure you point them to the Giver and not just the gift.* 

After Lazarus had been raised from the dead, you will think everyone will be happy for him. But no, new Victory opens you up to new enemies.

As a matter of fact, the seed of God's word in you will open you up for testing, this testing will either lead you to promotion or demotion in the Spirit. 

Jesus said in Math. 13:21 that trouble or persecution will come along because of the word that you have received. Only your root in Him will determine whether you will stand or not. 

Also,  in Matthew chapter four, we saw the record of how our Master, Jesus Christ, was led to be tested of the devil after the Holy Spirit had come upon Him. 

So the spectacular encounter that Lazarus had with Christ,  which brought him from death to life equally brought him new adversaries. 

 *You must be prepared to win your battles, but you must be much more prepared to keep your victory.* Isn't it surprising that some of the people that came to see both Jesus and Lazarus actually came to kill Lazarus again. " _So the high priests planned to kill Lazarus, too,"_ John 12:10.

If truly you are standing in the court of Christ,  know that you have also inherited His enemies alongside His blessings. 

Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.

Hear what Jesus has to say to His true disciples - 
 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.
If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. (John 15:18-19).

Don't be deceived,  a true encounter with Christ will make you an automatic enemy to some people. You must chose your company wisely. But it is beautiful to know that one with Christ is with majority.


Bible Reading  : John 11:1- 45.

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

1. Lord, give me the grace to stand firm in you even in the face of oppositions.


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