Life Abundant!

April 5, 2026April 5, 2026Leave a comment

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life:

he that believes on me, though he die, yet shall he live.

John 11:25

God alone has power over death. With the resurrection of Jesus came the hope and promise for all believers. One day, we too will have victory over death and will live with Him in eternity. What a wonderful joy and reassurance to know that Jesus is the resurrection! He has overcome death. The grave is not our finishing point, but rather the beginning of a new and glorious life with Him.

Jesus also said He is the life. He created life, He is the sustainer of life, and He offers eternal life. In Him, we have abundant life here on earth and a joyful anticipation of life with Him forever. Life is meaningless, purposeless, and hopeless without Him. He gives us meaning in life, and quality of life. When our lives seem overwhelming or frustrating, we can look to the One who is Life for renewal, guidance, and strength. Praise you, Father, for your victory and power over death. You are our Resurrection and our Life. We find our life in you.

Questions to Ponder:

Have I placed my faith in Jesus as the one who is the resurrection and the life?

Do I look to Him to give me strength and direction in my life?

Have I thanked Him for my life and for those around me?

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In His Hands

March 31, 2026Leave a comment

See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hand. Isaiah 49:16

Hundreds of years before Jesus’ hands were pierced by the nails of the cross, God declared, “I have engraved you on the palms of my hands.” God knew what He would do to demonstrate His love for us from the beginning. It was a part of His plan. The word “engraved” means indelibly imprinted or tattooed. Open up your hands right now and look at your palms. Now imagine God’s hands with your name engraved at the very center.

Do you sense the love He has for us? What tender care to place us in the palms of His hands! As the hand of God reaches forth to do His work, He has us in mind. We are ever before Him. What a wonderful place to be – in the palm of His hand! Thank you, Father, for loving us so much that you sent Jesus to offer His life as a sacrifice for our sins. Thank you that His hands were pierced on our behalf. Thank you for your everlasting love for us.

Questions to Ponder:

How does Isaiah 49:16 reassure you of God’s love?

In what ways does this passage encourage you not to worry, but rather to be filled with peace?

Is there a load that you are carrying that needs to be placed in His hands?

This is an excerpt from my book, Pursuing God in the Quiet Places https://a.co/d/0fsERkro

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