Finding I Amનમૂનો

Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life.

Am I the only one who is fascinated that Jesus tells this monumental I AM statement to Martha? Not to the Jewish leaders, not to the disciples, not to Mary who sat at Jesus’ feet, but to Martha. One woman. I’m so thankful that we have record of this statement, but I’m also thankful that Jesus is so intentional with this one woman. We don’t know all the reasons why she may have needed to hear this word, but I’m certain that Jesus had a reason for telling it to her first. 

Jesus is intentional with you too. He is the master of speaking to our hearts. He speaks to us in so many different ways. Sometimes loud. Sometimes soft. Sometimes He says hard things. Challenging and overwhelming things. Sometimes He says just what we need to hear to calm our souls. Sometimes He speaks to us in ways we may not understand in the moment but that we desperately need for the days to come.

Maybe all you needed to hear today is this one thing—God still speaks. To each of us. Individually. Right where we are.

This question might be one that you have to sit and ponder. Looking back over your last few days or weeks, what do you think God might be specifically saying to you right now? 

What hopeless situation in your life have you given up on? What unanswered questions remain for you?

Lord, give us relief from our unbelief. 

We don’t have to know all the details. We don’t have to know the whys and the hows. But we can trust Jesus will accomplish His purpose. Even if our circumstances aren’t good, His purpose always is. 

Divorce doesn’t have the final say.
Cancer doesn’t have the final say.
Infertility doesn’t have the final say.
Rejection doesn’t have the final say.
Heartbreak doesn’t have the final say.
Doubt doesn’t have the final say.
Even death doesn’t have the final say.

God is the Creator of life. He made you. He is the Resurrection and the Life. He gave you life. And He gives you eternal life because of His sacrifice. 

In eternity, death doesn’t win, Jesus does. How has God’s Word brought you life lately?