Images of Life (Jn 12:10-11) by Dr. Rich Reich

“And the chief priests plotted to kill Lazarus too, because many of the Jews were turning away and believing in Jesus because of him.”  ~ Jn 12:10-11
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Reflection:  Not only were the chief priests plotting to kill Jesus, but they were also planning to kill Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.  This is because many people who saw Lazarus were believing in Jesus because of him.  The plot of the chief priests to remove the truth of Lazarus’ existence reminded me of how the abortion industry tries to prevent mothers from seeing the ultrasound image of their unborn child, the truth of their child’s existence.  The abortion industry knows the statistics that most women who see their baby by ultrasound choose life, and this would be bad for business.  The ultrasound allows the mother to realize that the decision she is making is not only about her life, but also involves the life of another human being, a life that God has entrusted her to nurture.  Lord, help us to reveal the truth to others of Your existence and the life You have created.  Amen.
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Challenge:  Help reveal the truth to others.  Support pregnancy help centers that provide free ultrasounds to women so that they may see the images of life.
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Pray the LIFE Runners Creed to End Abortion.
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Inspiration:  “I have been told that I am to turn the monitor away from her view so that seeing her baby jump around on the screen does not influence her choice.  Women have a right to be informed.” ~ Shari Richard (ultrasound expert)
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All In Christ for Pro-Life,
Rich
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* Dr. Rich Reich is married to Erica and lives in Colorado Springs, CO.  He teaches chemistry at the United States Air Force Academy.  Rich co-founded the LIFE Group Devotions ministry (2007) that grew into the National LIFE Runners Team (2008).  He drafted the LIFE Runners logo and creed.