Hey everybody, welcome to the podcast, I’m Nick and it’s fantastic to be here with you today.
Today is September 24.
Each day, we follow a simple rhythm: Slow Down, Read, Notice, Reread, Meditate, Respond, and Exercise.
Let’s begin.

Slow Down

Jesus is here. He’s sitting in your favorite spot, waiting for you to join Him.
You may have a million things on your mind, but for these few moments, set them aside. Relax. Calm your body.
Close your eyes. Take a deep breath in, then slowly release it.
As you inhale, whisper: “Jesus, You already know my needs.”
As you exhale, pray: “Let me seek Your Kingdom.”
Do this three times, then rest in His presence.

Read

When Jesus arrived at Bethany, he was told that Lazarus had already been in his grave for four days. Bethany was only a few miles down the road from Jerusalem, and many of the people had come to console Martha and Mary in their loss. When Martha got word that Jesus was coming, she went to meet him. But Mary stayed in the house. Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if only you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that God will give you whatever you ask.” Jesus told her, “Your brother will rise again.” “Yes,” Martha said, “he will rise when everyone else rises, at the last day.” Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?” “Yes, Lord,” she told him. “I have always believed you are the Messiah, the Son of God, the one who has come into the world from God.”
(John 11:17–27, NLT)

Notice

What stands out to you in this passage?
Is there a phrase or truth that speaks directly to you?
Hold it in your heart for a moment.

Reread

Hear these words again listening for what Jesus is saying to you.

Meditate

Martha is grieving. Her brother is dead. Four days in the grave. And when she hears that Jesus is coming, she goes out to meet Him with a mixture of faith and frustration.
"Lord, if only you had been here, my brother would not have died."
There's accusation in that statement. There's disappointment. There's the unspoken question: Where were You?
But then she adds: "But even now I know that God will give you whatever you ask."
She hasn't lost faith. She's confused about timing, but she still believes in Jesus's power.
Jesus tells her, "Your brother will rise again."
And Martha responds with what sounds like faith but is actually resignation: "Yes, he will rise when everyone else rises, at the last day." She's thinking about the general resurrection at the end of time. Someday. Eventually. But not now.
Then Jesus pivots the entire conversation with a statement that changes everything:
"I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die."
This is Jesus's fifth "I am" statement—meaning far more than that He grants resurrection and life. These realities are so fundamentally bound to His person that He can claim identity with them. He is resurrection. He is life.
His point is this: final death—eternal separation from God—becomes impossible for believers. Physical death becomes the gateway to eternal life. Death is no longer the end. It's a doorway.
And then He asks Martha the question that matters: "Do you believe this?"
Not: Do you believe I can heal? Not: Do you believe I have power?
But: Do you believe that I am the resurrection and the life? Do you believe that death is not the end for those who believe in Me?
Martha's answer is stunning. She shifts from asking why Jesus wasn't there to declaring who Jesus is. She moves from disappointment to devotion:
"Yes, Lord. I have always believed you are the Messiah, the Son of God, the one who has come into the world from God."
This is the pivot. This is what Jesus was waiting for. Not an explanation of His delay. Not an apology for His timing. But a declaration of His identity.
When you truly understand who Jesus is—not just what He can do, but who He is—everything changes. Your disappointments lose their power. Your questions find their answer. Your fear finds its courage.
Take a few moments to sit with these questions:
What does it mean for Jesus to be the Resurrection and the Life?
Do I believe that death is not the end? That eternal life is possible through Him?
Where have I been disappointed with Jesus's timing? And what would it look like to shift from asking why to declaring who He is?

Respond

Jesus, I believe. I believe You are the Messiah, the Son of God. I believe You are the Resurrection and the Life. I believe that death is not the end for those who believe in You. I pledge my allegiance to You—not because I understand everything, but because I believe in who You are.

Exercise

The rush of life will meet you again when you leave this sacred place—but you can carry this moment into your day by forming new habits.
Habit: I Am The Resurrection
Today's habit is an act of declaration.
Jesus made one of the most powerful statements in all of Scripture: "I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die."
Today, you're going to memorize this verse and let it become the truth that anchors your day.
Spend 15–20 minutes on this exercise:
Part 1: Read and Repeat:
Read John 11:25–26 out loud, slowly, five times. Let the words sink in. Don't rush. Let each phrase land.
"Jesus told her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die.'"
Part 2: Break It Into Pieces:
Now break the verse into smaller chunks and memorize each one:
"I am the resurrection and the life."
"Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying."
"Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die."
Say each piece out loud. Repeat it until it sticks. Write it down. Let it become part of you.
Part 3: Carry It With You:
Finally, commit to reciting this verse three times today—morning, midday, and evening. Each time you say it, pause and ask yourself: Do I really believe this? That death is not the end? That Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life?
Before you begin, pray: "Jesus, I want these words to become the foundation of my faith. I want to believe—deeply, truly—that You are the Resurrection and the Life. Help me memorize this verse. Help it shape how I see death, how I see fear, how I see eternity. Help me live like I believe it."
Then memorize. Declare. Believe.
This verse is your anchor. When fear comes, when doubt creeps in, when death feels too real—speak this verse. Let it remind you who Jesus is.

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That’s your two minutes with Jesus for today.
Now, take what you’ve heard…share it and live it.
Until next time, keep slowing down, keep listening, and keep walking with Jesus.