EPISODE · Apr 26, 2026 · 33 MIN
A Special Message from Dr. John Piper
from Houston's First Baptist Church · host Dr. John Piper
The story of Lazarus in John 11:1-6 reveals a shocking truth about God's love. When Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick, He deliberately stayed away for two days, allowing His beloved friend to die. This wasn't cruelty but love—a love that prioritizes what we need most over what we want most. True love gives us what will ultimately satisfy: seeing and treasuring God's glory above health, safety, or even life itself. Jesus's love transforms our priorities so we can trust Him whether He gives or takes away, knowing His purposes are always good.
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The story of Lazarus in John 11:1-6 reveals a shocking truth about God's love. When Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick, He deliberately stayed away for two days, allowing His beloved friend to die. This wasn't cruelty but love—a love that prioritizes what we need most over what we want most. True love gives us what will ultimately satisfy: seeing and treasuring God's glory above health, safety, or even life itself. Jesus's love transforms our priorities so we can trust Him whether He gives or takes away, knowing His purposes are always good.
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