Life in Him

Date: December 14, 2025

Scripture Reading: John 11:25

“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in Me will live, even though they die.’”

Jesus speaks these words to Martha in the middle of grief. Lazarus has died, hope feels delayed, and sorrow is heavy. Yet Jesus does not begin with an explanation or a timeline. He begins by revealing Himself. He does not say He brings resurrection; He says He is the resurrection and the life. Hope is not found in an event alone, but in a person.

This statement reshapes how we understand life and death. For those who believe in Jesus, death is not the end of the story. Physical death may still come, but it does not have the final word. Life in Christ begins now and continues beyond the grave. Resurrection is not only future restoration; it is present assurance rooted in relationship with Him.

Jesus’ words also speak to the places in our lives that feel lifeless right now. Areas marked by disappointment, loss, waiting, or unanswered questions are not beyond His reach. Where He is present, life is present. Where He is trusted, hope remains alive even when circumstances feel final.

Main Takeaways

• Jesus Himself is the source of resurrection and life.
• Faith in Christ gives assurance beyond physical death.
• Life in Jesus brings hope to places that feel broken or final.

Cross-Referencing Scriptures

• John 5:21: “The Son gives life to whom He is pleased to give it.”
• Romans 6:23: “The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
• 1 Corinthians 15:22: “In Christ all will be made alive.”

Place your hope in Jesus today, not just for what He can do, but for who He is. Trust Him with your present and your future, knowing that life is found fully and forever in Him.