John 11
Resurrection and Life
“Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask.” Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha answered, “I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.” Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life.
The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;
and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.
Do you believe this?”
“Yes, Lord,” she replied, “I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.”
Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, by your suffering you transformed human suffering into a pathway to God.
You gave us the example of obedience to God’s will.
Be near us in our time of weakness and pain; sustain us by your love.
Give us strength and unfailing courage.
Heal us according to your will.
Help us to believe that you are always the resurrection and the life. Amen.