We can do a full series of Daily Inspirations on this one phrase alone. I would highly encourage you to read John 11 as a whole to read and hear more of the story that this “I Am” statement comes from. For the sake of today, I want to look at this particular phrase of Jesus as a promise.
A promise? How is that helpful? In our current context, there really does not seem to be anything that is concrete and for sure. What phase of re-opening will we be in? What laws are being passed or not passed to protect human life and well-being? How will that tough conversation with a friend or family member go? How is the funeral of a loved one going to happen? What will our wedding look like? I am sure all of us can relate to one or more of these questions and probably have more to add to the list.
Although the exact questions are not the same, Jesus is speaking in the middle of a situation with a lot of unknowns and emotions as well. Jesus did not give large monologue with a long list of boxes to check, he said, “I am the resurrection and life”. A promise that all have life abundantly in Christ Jesus. This does not mean that we do not have worries, anxieties, and questions, but it does mean that Jesus is with us in the middle of all of it.
Let us live out our Easter celebration of Jesus Christ each day, know that he is with us and has beat death once and for all. This does not mean life will be easy-peasy but we can turn to the one who knows our name, who walked this earth, and loves us unconditionally.
“Jesus, thank you for your love, thank you for the life and perspective we have in you. Amen”
Jay Kiel
Tomorrow: “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life”
