Hurt Will Convince Us To Hide

‘When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet him, but Mary stayed at home.’ John 11:20 NIV

When a worshipper’s heart is broken by life, the natural response is to bunker down the hatches. Nothing makes us feel so out of control like the disappointments life carries. During the unstable moments in life, confusion might have us hiding in an attempt to hold onto what’s left until we feel safe and secure again.

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When her beloved brother died, Mary was confused. How could the miracle-working Jesus let this happen? While her sister Martha ran to meet Jesus, Mary stayed home. What was the use? Death had swept through her house and stolen what she loved.

Jesus didn’t give a reason for Lazarus’s death. He simply asked Martha to believe in His ability to raise dead things to life.

We don’t have to have the answers when we believe Jesus holds the power to resurrect hope and joy in our lives again.

What circumstances are you struggling to make sense of? Everyone reaches for something when it seems God is silent. Where are you hiding or finding refuge in the storm?

Jesus, I believe you are the resurrection and the life. I trust You with everything I hold dear, even when good things die and my heart is broken. I still choose Your timing in Your ways because that is what will most glorify You, God.

Trisha Keehn is a creative writer fueled by a lifetime of faith. She is part of the Life.Church and YouVersion Bible App creative writing team, and uses her broadcast news background to help companies choose their words wisely. Trisha is a wife, mom, coffee connoisseur, lover of libraries, and a savvy traveler.

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2 thoughts on “Hurt Will Convince Us To Hide”

  1. Hope and Joy are two of my favorite things! It kills me when I lose them! It’s depressing but, I believe there is meaning and purpose in them lying dead for a little while. I ask myself, why did Lazarus lay dead for days? There is meaning in it! They all needed to feel the pain that long to make the power of Resurrection that much more powerful!! And the same with Jesus’, why 3 days? Because, we needed to feel the power of his death before he rose to take new breath. So, when things die, there is meaning in the mourning. Take it in and let it go. Knowing and trusting in God’s time, he will raise up something that will give you Hope and Joy again! Thanks for continuing to write Trish and I hope you and yours have a happy holiday season full of Joy!

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