John 11: 27 "'Yes, Lord,' she told him, 'I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.'"
Jesus' friend Lazarus has died. Jesus arrives four days after his death and plans on raising him from the dead. After arriving, he asks Martha if she believe in him and his power as the son of God. She gives him this answer.
I first of all have to wonder if the story of Lazarus is a foreshadowing of what was to come with Jesus? I am sure it is. I also have to admire Martha for her faith and her declaration here. Even though her brother has been dead for four days she still believes. Even though Jesus could have healed him when Lazarus was sick and he didn't, Martha believes. Do I have faith like Martha? Or do I let the present circumstances in my life dictate the level of my faith? I need to see past what is right in front of me and have faith in Jesus regardless of the circumstances.
Dear Jesus, help me have faith in you today no matter what. Amen.
