In past episodes, we’ve looked at one of the most fascinating stories in the New Testament, the reviving of Lazarus after his death. We’ve also looked at his two sisters, Mary and Martha, and the different ways they approached Jesus in a crisis situation. When Martha spoke with Jesus, she confessed her faith in Him and believed that He was still able to do something despite the impossible situation of Lazarus’ death. Here’s what she said, “If you had been here, my brother would not have died. But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask." You and I could take a lesson from Martha; with Jesus anything is possible! In today's passage, let's listen to Jesus’ response to her faith:

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?" (John 11:25-26)

In John's gospel, Jesus repeats the words, “I am” eight times: "I am the bread of life…I am the light of the world…I am the door…I am the good shepherd…I am the resurrection and the life…I am the way, the truth, and the life…I am the vine, you are the branches…Before Abraham was even born, I Am!" Why do you think that Jesus repeated “I am” so often? I think it's because you and I get so focused on who we are that we can forget who Jesus is. Who we are really doesn't matter, but who Jesus is really does matter! Jesus is the white hot center of the universe. Jesus doesn't just talk about the resurrection—He IS the resurrection. He doesn't just tell us the way—He IS the way. He doesn't just show us the light—He IS the light. Everything that’s been created, He's the One who created it and He’s the one who sustains it. Jesus is the High Sovereign of the Universe, the eternal King of Glory.

Let’s never forget: today, and every day, it's all about Jesus...and that is very Good News!