Live even in death

John 11:25-26a “Jesus said to her,’I am the resurrection and the life.  The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die…” Jesus never lied.  It is impossible for Jesus to be anything other than perfect.  When Jesus says you and I will live forever, he is only being true to character and speaking truth.  You and I should never fear death as death is our gateway to our wonderful eternity.

Dead for 4 days

John 11:17 “On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days.” Dead–not sick or in a coma–dead.  Then Jesus did nothing more than speak and Lazarus came to life.  Who else has that power over life and death other than Jesus, the Son of God?  Applying that thought to your life—aren’t you so glad to be loved and cared for by that same Jesus?  That Jesus who has power over your life and who invites you to live with him forever?  Could we have a greater honor than to live with our Savior?

Comforting words of Jesus

John 10:27-28 “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.  I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.” Being an adopted and loved child of God gives you and me security found no where else.We all experience trials, heartaches, life’s difficulties and pains which come with simply living life, yet through all of life we rest in the comfort of resting in our Savior’s arms.  We are very greatful.

Tell us plainly

John 10:24 “The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying,’ How long will you keep us in suspense?  If are the Messiah, tell us plainly.'” Have you ever been asked the same question over and over, gotten the same answer and then asked the same question again?  That is what the Jews of Jesus’ time did and that is what the people in our time do.  Jesus is the Promised Messiah.  Jesus is our Advocate.  Jesus is our Salvation.  Jesus is God.  Jesus is–and the proof is endless.  Jesus is not the one with the deaf ears–man is! Have a great weekend.

The world’s most phenomenal truth

John 10:14-15 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.” This passage has to be one of the most loving passages in Scripture.  Not only does He know each of us personally and we know Him personally, but also, He willingly died because of His great love for each of us.  There is absolutely no greater love.

Find the right gate

John 10:9 “I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved.  They will come in and go out, and find pasture.” A gate serves two purposes–to keep one out and to let one in.  Jesus simply says–I am the gate which invites you in–I will make your life on this earth excellent and I will make your eternal life phenomenal.  How can any of us ignore our Savior’s words of ultimate comfort?