Matthew 13 contains a number of parables one of which is the parable of the weeds. This parable speaks of the enemy coming in while they were sleeping and spreads the seeds of weeds. Apathy is a type of sleeping, while we are remaining silent the enemy is at work.

Sometimes it appears that we think the empty tomb was the ending but instead it is the new beginning. The first Passover began a New Year; the last Passover when Jesus died was the sign of a new beginning. Old things have passed away, all things have become new.

Jesus on his deathbed, the cross, speaks some awesome words. "Into your hands I commit my spirit and it is finished." What was finished? The work of Jesus the man was completed.

There are so many truths that we can receive in the story of the resurrection of Lazarus, but one of the greatest truths is it was the beginning of the end. Everything had to be in place in order for the timing of Jesus death, burial and resurrection could be accomplished. The clock had already been ticking but this great miracle aligned the events up to fulfill the greatest miracle the death burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Bible tells us God cannot lie. Jesus said He was Truth. We know that these are true statements and therefore we can count on God to keep His word and promises.

We have a land to possess, an example to lead by, a legacy to leave!

God created the earth out of nothing, it was void, it was empty, it was chaotic. But when God spoke, beauty came. Out of chaos, there was light; out of nothingness, came creation.

Great people do not think they are great they just go and do great things. God's desire is for us to do great things in Him. He not only provides, He pre-sees. Therefore, He knows what He is going to do before we even ask.

Have you ever experienced suffering and brokenness and didn't know what to do? As we look at the life of Job, we will see that God doesn't always cause suffering, but rather He allows it. It's through suffering our faith is tested and we can bring our brokenness to Him to make something new and better!