Our scripture this morning is John 11:25-26 (NLT).
Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?”
Jesus taught to large crowds and smaller groups of followers, but He also spoke personally to individuals. John 3:1-21 tells us of a conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus the Pharisee. We read of His discussion with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4:5-30. In this passage Jesus speaks personally with His friend Martha.
Jesus says to her (and us) “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.” This is His promise of eternal life for all who repent and accept Him as their savior. We can all be part of His kingdom and know the joy of bringing the Good News to the world.
I’d like you to do an exercise today. Read the verses again, and at the end, insert your own name – “Do you believe this, Doug?” Jesus wants to reach all God’s children as individuals and we must have a personal relationship with Him to truly know and share His love.
Gracious God, You sent Your Son to save everyone, each one of us individually. Help us to see all our brothers and sisters as people You love, each a unique person. Amen.
