Mary and Martha, the sisters of Lazarus were obviously not in the mould of the aides of Mrs. Patience Jonathan, the nation's first lady who by fate or fortune also happens to be a permanent secretary in the Bayelsa State civil service.
When their brother fell ill, Mary and Martha knew what to do: they promptly sent for The Man they believed could cure him of his sickness, having been eyewitnesses to Jesus' healing ministry.
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