JOHN 11:40
“Then Jesus said, ‘Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?'”
WHAT IS THIS VERSE ABOUT?
Jesus said these words to Martha at her brother Lazarus’ tomb. She wept, thinking that everything was lost. But Jesus says, “If you believe, you will see the glory of God”. This is the moment when human hope has died, but God's power is just beginning to come into action. Jesus shows that faith is not simply assent with the mind, but trust with one’s heart when it seems that everything is over and nothing can be changed.
WHAT DOES GOD WANT TO SAY THROUGH THIS VERSE?
1. God reveals His glory where a person no longer expects a way out.
When everything has collapsed, when it seems too late, God says, “If you believe, nothing is completely lost”.
2. Faith is a look not at the problem, but at the Person of Jesus.
No matter how great the pain or hopelessness are, what matters is how great the One who is near.
3. God's glory is the manifestation of His power and love in our lives.
It does not always come as we expected, but it always reveals: God is alive, active, and faithful.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
Because each of us has “graves” — losses, fears, ruined hopes.
Jesus comes right there and says, “If you believe, you will see”. He does not ask us to explain how everything should happen; He asks us to trust Him. And when we trust, even through our tears, the miracle begins.
CONCLUSION
Faith opens a door through which God's glory enters. God does not promise that there will be no pain, but He does promise that everything that seems to be an end can become a beginning.
Where man puts a full stop, God writes a new chapter.
FINAL THOUGHT
God's glory is seen not by those who see with their eyes, but by those who believe with their hearts. Sometimes God waits until we give up control to show us that He is able to resurrect even the dead.
HOW TO USE IT TODAY
— Do not give up, even if everything seems to be lost — faith is stronger than circumstances.
— Tell God honestly about your fears and ask for faith.
— Notice how God acts in simple things: in words, meetings, unexpected support. This is what His glory is.
PRAYER
Jesus, how great and almighty You are.
You said that if I believed, I would see Your glory. Help me believe, even when everything within me wants to give up. When faith seems dead, revive my heart and spirit. When fear blinds me, remind me that You stand nearby and everything is under Your control. Let my faith grow and strengthen in You. I want to learn from You. Amen.
Jesus said these words to Martha at her brother Lazarus’ tomb. She wept, thinking that everything was lost. But Jesus says, “If you believe, you will see the glory of God”. This is the moment when human hope has died, but God's power is just beginning to come into action. Jesus shows that faith is not simply assent with the mind, but trust with one’s heart when it seems that everything is over and nothing can be changed.
WHAT DOES GOD WANT TO SAY THROUGH THIS VERSE?
1. God reveals His glory where a person no longer expects a way out.
When everything has collapsed, when it seems too late, God says, “If you believe, nothing is completely lost”.
2. Faith is a look not at the problem, but at the Person of Jesus.
No matter how great the pain or hopelessness are, what matters is how great the One who is near.
3. God's glory is the manifestation of His power and love in our lives.
It does not always come as we expected, but it always reveals: God is alive, active, and faithful.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
Because each of us has “graves” — losses, fears, ruined hopes.
Jesus comes right there and says, “If you believe, you will see”. He does not ask us to explain how everything should happen; He asks us to trust Him. And when we trust, even through our tears, the miracle begins.
CONCLUSION
Faith opens a door through which God's glory enters. God does not promise that there will be no pain, but He does promise that everything that seems to be an end can become a beginning.
Where man puts a full stop, God writes a new chapter.
FINAL THOUGHT
God's glory is seen not by those who see with their eyes, but by those who believe with their hearts. Sometimes God waits until we give up control to show us that He is able to resurrect even the dead.
HOW TO USE IT TODAY
— Do not give up, even if everything seems to be lost — faith is stronger than circumstances.
— Tell God honestly about your fears and ask for faith.
— Notice how God acts in simple things: in words, meetings, unexpected support. This is what His glory is.
PRAYER
Jesus, how great and almighty You are.
You said that if I believed, I would see Your glory. Help me believe, even when everything within me wants to give up. When faith seems dead, revive my heart and spirit. When fear blinds me, remind me that You stand nearby and everything is under Your control. Let my faith grow and strengthen in You. I want to learn from You. Amen.
