What can we learn from Lazarus's sickness about suffering?

Lazarus's experience exemplifies how God can use suffering for a greater purpose. John 11:14 indicates that Jesus was glad Lazarus had died so that His disciples could believe. This shows that suffering, while painful, can lead to significant spiritual growth and witness to God's truth. Our trials permit us to testify to others about God's faithfulness and give us the opportunity to comfort those who face similar struggles, emphasizing the communal aspect of faith. Through Lazarus’s story, we see that God's plans are often beyond our understanding but ultimately aim for His glory and our good.