Having Faith BEFORE the Miracle Happens

Having Faith BEFORE the Miracle Happens

From Chris Stefanick Catholic Show by Chris Stefanick | Real Life Catholic

March 21, 2026 · 9 min

About this episode

Chris Stefanick reflects on the importance of having faith in God even before miracles happen, using the story of Martha and Lazarus as a backdrop.

What do you do when God feels late? In this Sunday's powerful Gospel on the raising of Lazarus, we are invited into one of the most honest, raw moments in Scripture—when Martha looks at Jesus and says what we’ve all felt at some point: “Lord, if you had been here…” Ever been there? Watch this reflection that gets real about why it’s okay to bring your mess straight to God and how Jesus proves He has power over sin, suffering, and even death itself. But here's my biggest takeaway: Martha's faith wasn't just at the beginning when she asked Jesus for help, or at the end when Lazarus walked out of that tomb. She believed right in the middle—before the miracle, before the answer, while she was still upset and heartbroken. That's where most of us live. In the middle. And that's exactly where Jesus is asking: "Do you believe this?" Come to him as you are. Give him your whole messy heart. And trust him right in the middle. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS1. Martha told Jesus exactly how she felt — "Lord, if you had been here, my brother wouldn't have died." When have you felt like God showed up too late, and how did you express that to him? Is there something you need to bring to him honestly right…

People in this episode

Host: Chris Stefanick

Topics covered

  • faith
  • miracles
  • trust in God
  • spirituality
  • suffering
  • honesty with God

Keywords

  • faith
  • miracle
  • Martha
  • Jesus
  • Lazarus
  • trust
  • suffering

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