QT 15/01/2026 Thu. John 11. Faith is not trusting the outcome—it is trusting the Person. 信心并非信赖结果——而是信赖那一位。

QT 15/01/2026 Thu. John 11. Faith is not trusting the outcome—it is trusting the Person.
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Four days in the tomb? No problem!

📖 Scripture Focus: “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.’” — John 11:25 (ESV)

🌿 Reflection
John 11 tells the story of Lazarus’s death and resurrection, but at its heart, it is a revelation of who Jesus is and how we are called to trust Him—especially when His timing confuses us.

1️⃣ When Jesus Seems Late

Lazarus is sick, and Jesus delays. By the time He arrives, Lazarus has been dead four days. Martha’s words echo what many believers have felt: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” (v.21) This is not unbelief—it is faith struggling with disappointment.

👉 Jesus’ delay was not neglect.
👉 It was purposeful.

“This illness does not lead to death. It is for the glory of God.” (v.4). God’s glory and our good are often revealed after we think all hope is lost.

2️⃣ Jesus Enters Our Grief

Verse 35 is the shortest English verse in the Bible: “Jesus wept.” Jesus knows He will raise Lazarus—yet He still weeps. This shows us that (a) God is not distant from suffering (b) Jesus enters our pain before He removes it (c) Christian hope is not denial of sorrow—it is sorrow infused with hope.

3️⃣ A Personal Call to Faith

Before raising Lazarus, Jesus asks Martha a question: “Do you believe this?” (v.26) This is the center of the chapter. Not: “Do you understand?” or “Can you see how this will work out?”

But: 👉 Do you believe Me? Faith is not trusting the outcome—it is trusting the Person.

4️⃣ Resurrection Power in the Present

When Jesus calls, “Lazarus, come out,” (v.43) Death obeys. This miracle points forward to:
(a) Jesus’ own resurrection later. (b) The future resurrection of all believers. (c) Spiritual resurrection now (new life in Christ). Every believer was once spiritually dead—and Christ called us out of the grave.

🙏 Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for sending Jesus, who is the resurrection and the life. Help me trust You when Your timing is hard to understand. Meet me in my grief, strengthen my faith, and remind me that no situation is beyond Your power. I believe—help my unbelief. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

✝️ Gospel Connection

John 11 prepares us for the cross. Jesus raises Lazarus—then walks toward His own death. He gives life to His friend—by laying down His life for us. Because Jesus lives, all who trust in Him will live also.

QT 15/01/2026 星期四. 约翰福音11 信心并非信赖结果——而是信赖那一位。
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在坟墓里四天？没问题！

📖 经文聚焦：“耶稣对他说，复活在我，生命也在我。信我的人，虽然死了，也必复活。”——约翰福音11:25

🌿 默想: 约翰福音第11章记载拉撒路的死而复活，但其核心在于揭示耶稣的本质，以及我们当如何信靠祂——尤其当祂的时机令我们困惑时。

1️⃣ 当耶稣看似迟延

拉撒路病了，耶稣却迟迟未到。待祂抵达时，拉撒路已离世四日。马大的话语道出了许多信徒的心声：“主阿，你若早在这里，我兄弟必不死。”（第21节）这并非不信——而是信心在失望中挣扎。

👉 耶稣的延迟并非冷漠。
👉 乃是深意。

“这病不至于死，乃是为神的荣耀。”（第4节）当我们以为希望尽失时，神的荣耀与我们的益处常在此刻显明。

2️⃣ 耶稣进入我们的悲痛

第35节是圣经翻译版中最短的经文：“耶稣哭了。” 耶稣明知自己将使拉撒路复活——却仍流下眼泪。这向我们表明：(a) 神并不远离苦难 (b) 耶稣在消除痛苦前先进入我们的伤痛 (c) 基督徒的盼望并非否认悲伤——而是充满盼望的悲伤。

3️⃣ 向个人发出的信心呼召

在使拉撒路复活前，耶稣问马大：“你信这话吗？”（第26节）这正是本章的核心。祂并非问：“你明白吗？” 或 “你能预见结局吗？” 而是：

👉 你信我吗？信心不在于信赖结果——而在于信赖那信实之人。

4️⃣ 当下的复活大能

当耶稣呼唤 “拉撒路，出来！”（第43节）时，死亡便俯首顺服。这神迹预示着：(a) 耶稣日后的复活 (b) 未来所有信徒的复活 (c) 当下的属灵复活（在基督里的新生命）。每位信徒都曾属灵死亡——而基督已将我们从坟墓中呼唤出来。

🙏 祷告：亲爱的天父，感谢祢差遣耶稣——祂是复活又是生命。求祢帮助我在难以理解祢的时机时仍信靠祢。求祢在我悲伤中与我相遇，坚固我的信心，提醒我没有情境能超越祢的大能。我信——求祢帮助我克服我的不信。奉耶稣的名求。阿们。

✝️ 福音关联

约翰福音第11章为我们预备了十字架的道路。耶稣使拉撒路复活——随后走向自己的死亡。祂为朋友赐下生命——正是通过为我们舍命。因耶稣活着，凡信祂的人也必活着。