“For as the Father has life in Himself, so also He has granted the Son to have life in Himself.” John 5:26
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth on me, though he die, yet shall he live” John 11:25
The resurrection is not an event of either the far-off past or far-off future but is rather, the very present living Person of Christ. “I am the resurrection” is the present life of Christ in the same sense as He is the present Water of Life and the present Bread of Life Who supplies in Himself every need of spiritual thirst and spiritual hunger. “The Resurrection” is all the present and living power the saved ever hoped for. This is because He is also the ever present Life, Way, and Truth. The Life is therefore the true blessing and Way of all who accept Christ by faith and identify themselves with Him.
“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:
Merciful, Holy, and faithful Lord Jesus Christ, though the present world is erupting in fire and brimstone, if even for a moment, draw our gaze upward to the present crucified, risen Christ, for just as spirits of evil already lie crushed under His triumphant feet so too will all evil-doers be vanquished by Him as well one day. So draw our hearts upward away from our modern Sodom and Gomorrah and its monstrous perversions to the eternal Living Waters above! For even a moment, o Lord, lift our minds up high, far away from this cesspool of desolation, disintegration, chaos, madness, evil, and filth that our thoughts might joyfully reflect upon our promised eternal life in the radiantly beautiful Celestial City ablaze in the living Light of Your love. Your resurrection has already washed away our sins, restored our innocence, and brought us inestimable joy. So help us when we are downcast as we are so often these days, merciful, loving Father, to experience Your resurrection anew every day that in these dark days we might live in peace and certainty as we patiently await Your return and the fulfillment of Your glorious promises. Lift our gaze upward, for all glory, honor, and power are Yours dear Lord! Amen
Hallelujah! He lives! And when the living “Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.” Colossians 3:4
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What a beautiful prayer that appeals to our Faith, Hope, and Charity. May God strengthen them for us and lead us to His Eternal Light.
Thank-you Carlos!