The Hope of Resurrection

“Because of Jesus, we have a hope that stretches beyond what we can see or understand. Let’s live as bearers of that hope, sharing it with others.”

All Saints Sunday is a special time to honor those who’ve gone before us in faith, the everyday believers who shaped our lives and taught us about Jesus. It’s not just about the well-known saints but about every person who held fast to their faith and completed their journey. In John 11, we see Jesus standing at Lazarus’s tomb, sharing in the deep sorrow of loss. Instead of staying distant, He steps right into the pain, and with a powerful call, brings Lazarus back to life. This moment gives us a glimpse of the resurrection that awaits all believers—a hope that even in the darkest times, life has the final word.

This story reminds us that Jesus is right there with us, walking through every season of life. He understands our sorrows and burdens, and He invites us to trust that, even when things seem hopeless, He can breathe new life into dead situations. Like Martha, we sometimes look at parts of our lives and feel they’re too far gone, beyond hope. But Jesus shows us that God’s power isn’t limited by what we understand. In calling Lazarus back, Jesus demonstrates His authority over life and death and offers us the same hope of resurrection that changes how we live today.

This hope shapes our daily lives and challenges us to share it with others. The saints who have gone before us, those in our own lives who led us closer to Christ, have shown us how to live with purpose, love, and courage. Our faith isn’t just for us—it’s something we’re meant to carry forward, to be lights for others in a world that desperately needs it. By embracing this calling, we honor the legacy of the saints, pointing others to Jesus, just as they did for us.