“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.”
Reflection:
The raising of Lazarus demonstrates Jesus’ power over death and points us to the resurrection. Jesus wept with those mourning Lazarus, showing His compassion for human suffering, but He also displayed His authority over death by calling Lazarus out of the tomb. This moment foreshadows the victory over death that would come through His resurrection.
In Lent, we reflect on the death of Jesus, but we also look forward to the hope of the resurrection. Jesus’ words remind us that death does not have the final say—He does.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, we thank You for the hope of resurrection. Help us to trust in Your power to bring life out of death. Amen.
