Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death; Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus. John 12:9-11

Dear children, we have been studying for the past three weeks about doing something for Jesus. One way of doing something for Jesus is to bear a good testimony for Him in your life. Let us learn from Lazarus, and testify for Jesus in our life.

According to the context of the above-mentioned passage, Lazarus became very sick, and he subsequently died. Four days after his death, Jesus came to Bethany, and called him out of the tomb! He literally walked out of his tomb still covered with the grave clothes. Jesus had raised Lazarus from the dead!

The news of this miracle (raising of the dead) travelled quickly, and in a short period of time, many people throughout the land of Israel came to know about it. When they knew that Jesus was in Bethany, they wanted to see Lazarus for themselves, and also Jesus.

At that time, Jesus was a guest in the house of Simon the leper, and Lazarus was there too. The Bible tells us that “Lazarus was one of them who sat at the table with [Jesus]” (John 12:2). Sitting together with Jesus implied that they were listening to what Jesus was saying. They were excited to learn more about the kingdom of God from Jesus, and how they could be part of God’s kingdom. The love for God’s Word is a testimony in itself.

The Bible tells us: “That by reason of [Lazarus] many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus” (John 12:11). Lazarus must have spoken to the Jews that Jesus is the Messiah. This was his testimony, and his life was a concrete proof of it. Remember, he was raised from the dead by Jesus, and this truth was witnessed by many people (cf. John 12:38-44).

Is your life a testimony for Jesus? It should! Like Lazarus, we have to be good students. We must sit before the Lord Jesus, and learn from Him. In order to do this, we must spend time reading the Bible, and also to pray. The love to study God’s Word can be a testimony in itself. People will be curious to know why you like to study the Bible, and if they ask you, you can take the opportunity to tell them about what Jesus has done for you.

Furthermore, you must tell them that Jesus is the Christ, the Saviour of the world. This is Lazarus’ testimony for Jesus, and it should be yours as well. Will you follow Lazarus’ example, and testify for Jesus?