What do you do when you've prayed, waited, and hoped, but nothing seems to change? In Part 5 of our I AM series, we explore Jesus' declaration, “I am the resurrection and the life,” through the story of Lazarus in John 11. When Mary and Martha thought it was too late, Jesus showed them that His power reaches beyond what they could see or understand. Jesus doesn't just promise life after death—He offers new life here and now. Even when our circumstances don't turn out as we hoped, we can trust that God is still at work.

Questions for Reflection:
• Where in your life have you begun to believe that hope is lost or that the story is over?
• What would it look like to keep trusting and following Jesus, even when you don't understand what He's doing?