Read John 11:21-27.
This is an invitation to keep promises and hope in the present. Jesus is not just "The I Will Be" but He is "The I AM." Allow what you believe about someday to impact you in this day. Martha allowed that Jesus could've done something four days ago. She allowed something would happen "on the last day." She seemed to allow that Jesus could do something now (11:22). That present hope fell apart when Jesus made one statement (11:23). Martha heard the word "will" and interpreted it as "future" (11:24).
When Jesus shows up on the scene, there should be a "right now" expectation. "Some day" is wonderful. "Eventually" is inspiring. Why live with low expectation in the now? Consider your need, your situation. What is it, exactly, that you believe about Jesus? (11:27). Articulate it. You need to hear yourself speak it. (Do you believe what you just said or do you merely think, "That is sound theology"?)
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