Martha is in distress. Her brother Lazarus has died, and she regrets Jesus was not there earlier, certain that he would have been able to prevent him from dying. Jesus comforts her by saying that Lazarus will rise again. Martha thinks she understands, assuming that Jesus is talking about that day when all will rise from the dead... but Jesus is speaking in more immediate terms. Lazarus will rise much sooner than that.
When you're feeling like all hope is lost, when you sense nothing new around the corner... when you think that your current reality is all there is... don't be surprised if your wrong. Living a resurrection life is not living for one day far away. Today can be the new day of hope you are looking for. Don't wait. Life can be yours right now. Live in the reality of life, not in fear or despair of death.
Readings: 1 Samuel 26:1-28:25; John 11:1-53; Psalm 117:1-2; Proverbs 15:22-23
Good morning Jeff.
ReplyDeleteWish I had found pastor Rick and yourself, a long time ago. I know that I should wish for having connected to my faith a long time ago. But I know that I needed to meet you, that god decided to talk to me through you.
To answer the question......no, I don't believe that I will never die, BUT I feel it. That has confused me, until I realized (like a minute ago),that my soul is far wiser than my brain. I will spend the day "marinating" in this new revelation.
Thank you for using your life letting god work through you.
Sincerely Mette
Thank you, Mette! Glad you are finding discovery in your quest. Know that God is using you as you ask questions and pose challenges to that which you encounter. You will find the truth in the tension!
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