In this message, we look at the story of Lazarus and the powerful truth that we can be loved by God and still experience suffering. When Mary and Martha faced the death of their brother, Jesus did not rush in to prevent their suffering, but he did not stay away either. He moved toward them, met them in their pain, wept with them, and ultimately revealed his power over death.

Through this story, we see that Jesus meets us in our darkest moments not only with his presence, but with his power. Lazarus’ resurrection pointed forward to the cross, where Jesus defeated death once and for all. Because of him, loss is not the end of the story for those who belong to Christ.

Whatever grief we carry, we can trust that Jesus stands with us in it—and that in him, death never has the final word.