Psalm 32 Exodus 7.8-25 Hebrews 11.1-16
Psaumes 32 Exode 7.8-25 Hébreux 11.1-16
Psalmen 32 Exodus 7.8-25 Hebreeën 11.1-16
Psaumes 32 Exode 7.8-25 Hébreux 11.1-16
Psalmen 32 Exodus 7.8-25 Hebreeën 11.1-16
I believe
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days death. Sisters’ hearts were torn, tears were shed, and a disappointing
fact was being gradually integrated into their reality—their beloved brother
was gone.
People
came together and mourn.
Then
Jesus appeared.
This
time, Martha was the one who went to Jesus, poured out her thoughts and pain.
“If you were here, he wouldn’t have died.”
Does
it also meant---“God, if you had interfered, I did not need to bear such pain.”
Or “where were you when I needed you the most?”
God,
it is just too late and too disappointing!
However,
you say, “Things can still be changed!” Then you proclaimed who you are and
asked me if I believe. You want to hear my confirmation and faith, BEFORE I
witness a miracle.
Martha
said, I believe.
I
guess Jesus’ gaze towards her must have invited the boldest part of hers. The gaze,
which is powerful yet not imposing, gentle yet not pleasing, beams onto
Martha’s deepest unshaken truth.
That
is a challenging logic. My bystander logic-“Solve my problem now and I can be
convinced that you are Lord.” In my doubt, bitterness, disappointments,
shattered moments, you asked me who you are to me. In the midst of my despair,
you want to me to reach out to you (while you are walking towards me and my
mess) ran to you, looked into your eyes and said, I BELIEVE.
And,
your salvation comes true again.
Esther
Ting Sing See
Bethany,
the Town of Mary and her sister Martha.
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