March 11th, 2026
by Jim McRae
by Jim McRae
John 11:25
These words are spoken during one of the most emotional moments in the Gospel story. Jesus arrives in Bethany after His friend Lazarus has died. Martha meets Him with grief in her voice, saying, “Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.”
Her words reveal both faith and disappointment. She believes in Jesus’ power, yet she struggles to understand why He allowed this tragedy to happen. Jesus responds not with an explanation but with a revelation. He declares, “I am the resurrection, and the life."
Notice that Jesus does not simply promise resurrection—He claims to be resurrection itself. Life is not merely something Jesus gives; it is something He embodies. This moment foreshadows the resurrection that will soon come. The raising of Lazarus becomes a preview of Christ’s ultimate victory over death. For believers, these words carry profound hope. Death is not the end of the story. Those who trust in Christ share in His life, both now and forever.
Lent reminds us that the journey toward the cross ultimately leads to resurrection. Even in moments of grief and uncertainty, Christ holds the power of life in His hands.
Today, place your trust in the One who is the resurrection and the life. His power reaches beyond the limits of this world.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You that You are the resurrection and the life. Strengthen my faith and fill my heart with hope in Your promise of eternal life. Amen.
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.”
These words are spoken during one of the most emotional moments in the Gospel story. Jesus arrives in Bethany after His friend Lazarus has died. Martha meets Him with grief in her voice, saying, “Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.”
Her words reveal both faith and disappointment. She believes in Jesus’ power, yet she struggles to understand why He allowed this tragedy to happen. Jesus responds not with an explanation but with a revelation. He declares, “I am the resurrection, and the life."
Notice that Jesus does not simply promise resurrection—He claims to be resurrection itself. Life is not merely something Jesus gives; it is something He embodies. This moment foreshadows the resurrection that will soon come. The raising of Lazarus becomes a preview of Christ’s ultimate victory over death. For believers, these words carry profound hope. Death is not the end of the story. Those who trust in Christ share in His life, both now and forever.
Lent reminds us that the journey toward the cross ultimately leads to resurrection. Even in moments of grief and uncertainty, Christ holds the power of life in His hands.
Today, place your trust in the One who is the resurrection and the life. His power reaches beyond the limits of this world.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You that You are the resurrection and the life. Strengthen my faith and fill my heart with hope in Your promise of eternal life. Amen.
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