Take away the stone
The reason why many people, though they believe in God, they have faith, courage, and good character, but they haven’t seen their lives moving forward as it should is because they haven't removed the stone that is in their ways.
When the Lord Jesus had approached the tomb, where Lazarus had been placed for four days, Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of him who was dead, said to Him, “Lord, by this time there is a stench, for he has been dead for four days.” John 11:39-40
Though Martha had manifested doubts, the stone was removed, and when the Lord Jesus cried out saying, “Lazarus come forth”, he who had been dead for four days, came forth and he could live freely.
The stone that has prevented many people from leaving the tomb, and enjoying a free and abundant life, can be grudges, hatred they’ve directed towards someone for a long time, or a pain for the lost of someone they loved too much. Or perhaps the fear of making the same mistakes they've made in the past, and/or being criticized by family members or friends.
The truth is, if the stone that you’ve been carrying in your life is not removed out of your way, then your life will never change from what it has been so far. Though you may have known God for years, like Lazarus knew the Lord Jesus, but however, he was dead and could not enjoy his life at all, just because there was a stone in his way.
Remove the stone... I will because I want my life to change. Thank you for the message
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