But let's take a closer look at what Jesus said in this miracle: "I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and anyone who lives and believes in me will never die."
Jesus loved Lazarus and wanted to see him "alive" again, but this episode also allowed Jesus to teach us what life really is. It is not life that we merely breath. It is not life that we merely walk this planet. A lot of people followed Jesus, but I'm sure you'll agree with me that they're not here on Earth anymore.
Instead, Jesus points us to the only life that matters, life to the fullest... a life with Him! In other words, life without Him is not life at all. And it is this life that should make us, as the Psalmist did, "Take up a melody, and sound the timbrel, the pleasant harp and the lyre. Blow the trumpet at the new moon, at the full moon, on our solemn feast." It is this life that makes us rejoice whatever our situation is.
Jesus raised Lazarus to show the reality that was inside Lazarus -- i.e. his love for Jesus. This paved the way for him to have life, not just life on Earth but the real life that matters.
Have you ever wondered why you're alive? Rather, ask yourself... "where is Jesus in my life?" If He is at the center of your life, you'll know there is no greater purpose and miracle than that.
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