"I AM" Holy Week Meditation - Day 7

Submitted by Rob on March 23, 2008 - 6:02am.

Today we read the statement where Jesus claims, “I am the resurrection and the life.” John 11:25. What were and are the implications of this statement? For Lazarus it meant a second chance in this life, as Jesus called him out of the tomb. The resurrection is not for death, but life.

My summary of all of Paul’s writings is that this resurrected life is not for death, but for life – living not only after our mortal death, but living, truly living today and always. Many are afraid of such a claim, the religious authorities were afraid and that is why they had Jesus arrested and ultimately put to death by crucifixion. But on this Easter morning we remember that Jesus’ tomb is empty, he is not dead, he has risen. Hear Jesus cry out to you, trapped in the death of your life, “Come out and live!” Now and forever more. (For the rest of the chapter, read more. . . )

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