John 12:1-2 tells us, “Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom He raised from the dead. There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him.”
In your Bible, highlight or underline the words “raised from the dead” and “sat at the table with Him.”
These are powerful words that indicate what God still does for His people today. Just as Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead and seated him at the table with Him, He does the same for you and I. He raises us up out of our dead, lifeless and unresponsive state, and He seats us with Himself in a seat of honor and glory (see Ephesians 2:5,6).
To be dead emotionally and mentally, and then made alive is truly a life-changing experience. But God doesn’t stop there. He seats us at His table, in relationship, fellowship and communion with Him.
You may not be invited to sit at anyone’s table because of who you were and what you’ve done. But God has forgiven you. He has washed you. He has removed the old and dressed you in newness of Christ. He has seated you in a place of honor and glory with Jesus. What a tremendous blessing!
If He raised you up spiritually, He can raise up your dead relationships, your dead finances, your dead sickly body, or your dead way of thinking. Anything that’s lifeless and unresponsive, He will quicken and cause to come alive by His word and power (see John 6:63)!
Prayer: Father I thank You for raising me up and seating me in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. Thank You that I’m no longer dead. Thank You that I’m alive and seated in heavenly places in Christ. Lord, I speak life to every dead thing in my life. Raise it up up by Your power and might. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Good morning. Thank you so much for this beautiful word. Just in case anyone was searching for the first verse. It is John 12:2
Thank you! The correction has been made. Love, The DOTK Family
Thank you! I always share your devotional on facebook and was worried that my friends who are still struggling would only see the error. Now I can make a note to help them find the correct scripture.
Thank you Lord for this devotional. I am in a overcomers program dealing with all types of addictions. I am learning to be a mentor and this is perfect to share with others at and to confirm to them that Jesus gives life to the dead places and things in our lives.
John 12:1-2 not Luke
Thank you! The correction has been made. Love, The DOTK Family
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I believe you meant say John 12:1,2 not Luke.
Thank you! The correction has been made. Love, The DOTK Family
I praise God for Who and What He is to me and all His children!! every morning when i arise from slumber the Holy Spirit encourages me to praise Him no matter what the situation is!! GLORY BE TO GOD!! πππ
Thank you Father for being part of your family. You have brought me through and changed so much in me along the years to become more Christ- like. Please remember me daughters for healing from chronic pain and sickness that comes often. Sometimes I don’t know what to do. “But my eyes are on you Dear Lord. Your Joy Oh Lord is my strength β‘
Yes Good Moring DOTK Yes as useual I agree I fell that he also raise us up out of our dead sinful ways EVERYDAY I say this cause his word say We all Sin and fall short EVERYDAY Not that we do this purposely I no i don’t but I’m human I do All I no to do to serve God the best of my ableity EVERYDAY but Gods Love Grace and Marcy is here with me with us to raise us up from the dead that wrong though that mistake that bad chores we made when I/we no we heard God in our spirit ahead of time say don’t do it don’t go that way don”t give that to that person But God forgives us anyway on a daily basic and raise us up from the dead Have a Blessed Day Ladysπππ
Thanks so much sweetheart be blessed as always
Hallelujah thank You Jesus for giving us life eternal! In us there is no death for You have conquered death there is just life! We sit with You at Your table of Life and eat only what enhances Life in us. Fill us till we want no more for You are Life and Light in You we find Life evermore.
Yes Lord thank you so much for saving me I was dead but you had your hand on my life even then thank you for convicting me of my sins every day I know I am your daughter that I am forgiven redeemed and loved you are holy holy holy I love you and worship you. In my beautiful Jesus name
You welcome! Thank you guys for this devotion it encourage me each day! I get up in the morning praise God!
Make it new and alive again Lord
Hallelujah Thank you Jesus raising it up with your power I was dead and blind and the relationship but I plead the blood of Jesus God grace Thank God I’m living and step out On Faith with God wrapped around me Hallelujah thank you Jesus Amen God you got this Thank you Dotk family ministry for your Wonderful Devotion Love you all. Praising
Thank you for sharing those blessed words. They are very powerful and spiritual.
God bless you always!
I thank God that You are the same yesterday, today and for ever more. Glory Hallelujah πππ
Thank you Heavenly Father
Amen