What do you do when life does not go as planned, when grief settles in, or when God feels far away? In John 11:38–44, Jonathan Haage walks through the raising of Lazarus and shows how Jesus meets sorrow with both tenderness and authority. This sermon helps us see that God’s nearness is not wishful thinking for hard days but a reality rooted in who Jesus is: the Resurrection and the Life. As you listen, you will be encouraged to call out to Christ, trust him in disappointment, and join him in the work he is doing in the lives of others. This is a message of hope for anyone who feels weary, numb, or afraid.