I am the resurrection
Today's focusIn Martha's honest grief and question, Jesus reveals himself as the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in him, though they die, shall live.
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21Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. 22But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee. 23Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. 24Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. 25Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: 26And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? 27She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
Reflection
When you face the pain of loss, your heart may echo Martha’s honest words: "Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died." In the middle of her grief, Martha wrestles with what she knows to be true and the reality of the death before her. She believes in a future hope, knowing her brother will "rise again in the resurrection at the last day." Yet Jesus brings that distant hope into the present moment. He does not just point to a future event; he points to himself.
Jesus makes a profound promise that changes how you view both life and death. He declares, "I am the resurrection, and the life." He assures you that "he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live." This means that for those who trust in him, death does not have the final word. Even in your deepest sorrow, you can find comfort in his presence. Like Martha, you are invited to look to "the Christ, the Son of God," who holds the power of life in his hands.
AI-written reflection on the passage above. Let Scripture itself be the main thing.
Reflect
Martha brought both her grief and her faith to Jesus. What would you like to say to him today?
Pray
Jesus, you are the resurrection and the life. Like Martha, I bring you my pain and my questions. Strengthen my faith in you and in the life you promise.