We have nothing to fear in Christ. I can therefore relax with Lazarus and love freely and boldly, listening to the voice of the Good Shepherd who has called me out of the darkness into the light. To sum up, three attributes characterized Lazarus’s condition. He was relaxed—relaxed in the presence of Jesus. He was confident—as we can be in the future hope of the Spirit, whatever is happening in our lives. And he was faithful—ready to serve God in every moment.

