I Am, Right Now
"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.'"
— John 11:25
Martha had just said she knew her brother would rise at the last day. It was correct doctrine and it was cold comfort four days after a funeral. Jesus was not talking about a date. He was talking about Himself: I am, right now, standing in front of you. Two verses later He weeps, which means the comfort He offers does not require anyone to stop grieving.