I AM Part 5 : I AM Resurrection & Life 🥀🌹

Introduction Lazarus died 2 days after his sisters sent a message to Jesus about his illness Journey from Galilee to Judea (Bethany) was 113 km - 4 days With no telephone 📞 or cellular phone 📱 the only way to send a message was through the messenger who could have also taken 4 days to get to Jesus (2.5 days if walking day and night)There only one way to save Lazarus from dying was for Jesus to send a word of prayer to heal him from where He wasJesus chose to stay where He was because he loved Martha and Mary an LazarusWhen Will Jesus Show Up?Jesu ufik’ ekuseni 🎵 didn’t apply in this situation. Jesu came when it was hopelessHow do you deal with a late reply from your Lord God who created the whole universe?How do you deal with the delayed response from your God?Jesus loved Lazarus confirmed more than once in this passage of scripture John 11:3 NKJVJohn 11:5-6 NKJVDeath Downgrade to Lullaby John 11:11-16 NKJVThe statement of Thomas was confirming Matthew 16:24Matthew 16:24-26 NKJVMartha’s Theological Discussions With Jesus John 11:17-27 NKJVMartha left the mourners and Mary at home to meet Jesus on His way to her homeMany people in our days would have judged her for thatMartha wanted a physical presence of Jesus in her life like we doMartha had so much faith in Jesus healing his brother but didn’t expect resurrection to happen not after 4 daysMartha believed in the resurrection at the last dayJesus said “I am the resurrection and life” when He was speaking to MarthaWe wouldn’t be preaching about this topic if it wasn’t for Martha’s discussion with Jesus away from the mourners“Do you believe this, Martha”In faith Martha answered yes and Jesus used her yes to do the miracleJesus doesn’t have resurrection power but He is resurrectionIf you have Him in you all dead things including you will be resurrectedJesus is Mourning With MaryJohn 11:32-35 NLTMary had a different expression than her sister, we know this even from other scriptures about herJesus didn’t have a theological discussions with her but He wept with herSometimes we must check the situation before we talk too muchA mourning person don’t want your theology but your presenceMourners had a funny attitude, they kept on whispering John 11:36-44 NLTThe smell of death is terrible Jesus is calling you out of death to eternal life (1) Hands (2) Feet (3) Face bound with grave clothes - Jesus has power to deliver us. Conclusion: Public enemy but Jesus’ friend John 11:50-53 NLTClever people plot to kill Jesus for resurrecting LazarusIn doing that they were fulfilling the purpose and assignment of JesusGod can use the words of your enemies to prophesy your destinyGod is always in control, never doubt His sovereigntyHe does what He wants to every time He wants to.The death of Jesus brought the nations of the world 🌍 together and salvation in our livesHealing ❤️‍🩹 and the power of deliverance is found in JesusJohn 12:9-11 NLTThe devil is not satisfied to kill you once but he wants to kill againYour testimony is a threat to the kingdom of darkness Keep your testimony of where God saved you fromWe overcame the devil by the blood of Jesus and the word of our testimony Revelation 12:11 NKJVIt’s bothers the devil that there are people who are saved by God and he will fight it with all his strengthWe need to stand bold and declare then lol word of GodWe are over-comers and He is resurrection and lifeAmen 🙏🏾