Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live. (John 11:25 NABRE)
Just before Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, he asks Martha if she believes this.
Now, Martha was one of the women who knew and followed Jesus. They were friends. She heard him teach and, no doubt, heard about or saw his other miracles, so she replies that yes, she does believe and understand who he really is.
She said to him, “Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, the one who is coming into the world.” (John 11: 25)
Jesus asks us all this same question even today.
Isn't that the bottom line? During this Easter season--our celebration of Jesus' resurrection from death, which lasts the 50 days until Pentecost, we remember that his resurrection was real and not without witnesses and proofs. The book of Acts, chapter 1 tells the story of Jesus' Ascension and the first things his followers do after he leaves them. They had a lot to process and so do we who may believe without having seen.
Today, I will join Martha and with great confidence reaffirm my faith that Jesus is in fact alive and the Son of God who came to give me hope of eternal life.
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