Lazarus Versus Peter

When the Lord seems inscrutable, untraceable, and imperceptible, it is time to trust what you know; He is loving, intimately involved in the smallest detail of your life,  all-knowing, and all powerful.  You can bank upon what you know about God and what Scripture reveals regarding Him. 

Do not be afraid.  

You must know there are some inaccuracies in your perception; you have over-focused on the cost and under-focused on the reward. Remember that the Lord is your family's Provider, not you! You find your acts of service burdensome, but they need not be.  This is not so much an issue of Mary versus Martha, but more Lazarus versus Peter. Lazarus was resurrected, Peter sank. 

Lazarus came out from bondage when Jesus called to him, but Peter--although the Lord had called his name--began to sink because of fear.  Yes, Child, your grave clothes still cling but they are no longer binding; they are falling away.  Keep your eyes on the Lord and do not give way to fear.  The Lord is with you.