<p>Shortly after the death of their brother, Lazarus, Martha offers this confident response to Jesus&#39;s gentle challenge, echoing the confession of Peter: Yes, Lord, I have believed that you are the Christ, the Son of God come into the world (John 11:26-27). Her response to this question would change the course of her life of all their lives. And to the extent that we echo her confession, it transforms us as well.</p>