Overwhelmingly sad on so many levels
Let alone Lazarus was mistreated
Death had now defeated
The rich man was damned
Time for mercy was PAST
No longer dispensed OR amassed
ETERNAL torment AND comfort had BEGUN
On earth, Lazarus WOULD HAVE
Enjoyed fine linen, feasting and care
Had NONE to spare
Now, tormented in agony
The fortunes are reversed
The rich man no longer rich
And Lazarus no longer poor or sick
The FORMER rich man
Now wished for Lazarus’ service
On earth, Lazarus was not
Deemed worthy to deserve
NOW he was requested
Request denied was the reply
You had your goods
You had your stead
Lazarus was mistreated
Then, if my fate is sealed
Send my SERVANT to my brothers
Warn them if you please
To avoid this destiny
Request denied was the reply
Moses and the prophets have been sent
Your brothers can hear THEM and repent
But if Lazarus came back from the dead
The rich man plead
My brothers would listen and action
No, they wouldn’t be persuaded
Even if SOMEONE ROSE FROM THE DEAD
How terribly sad
They are not believed
And the time for mercy will PASS to eternity
This cycle repeats daily
Sad – Overwhelmingly
So Overwhelmingly Sad
Then a large crowd of the Jews learned he was there. They came not only because of Jesus but also to see Lazarus, the one he had raised from the dead. But the chief priests had decided to kill Lazarus also, because he was the reason many of the Jews were deserting them and believing in Jesus. John 12:9-11 CSB
