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Jesus said I am

 


Reminders are one of the best gifts God gives us.  Many of these come from things that just come from every day life and circumstances, but as you might agree, there is no such thing as luck or coincidences.  God is working.


God loves us and has a plan for our lives.  Because I believe that the Scripture comes to life and seems to be just for me, or for you in your case.


Take it to heart.  Take it all in.  Who is Jesus?  Oh, He is life and love, savior and son of God, friend and faith giver, gift from heaven and grace of God, lover of people and so much more.


Let’s turn to the Gospel of John and the statements that Jesus made.  These give me stuff to hang on to as well as confidence in who I believe in.  Jesus really does hold our lives.


So, what does the Gospel of John record for us?


In the Gospel of John Jesus referred to Himself as the I Am and stated a truth about His work and character.

 

I am the bread of life.  


I am the door.  


I am the good shepherd.  


I am the true vine.  


I am the resurrection and the life.  


I am the way, the truth and the life.  


I am the light of the world.  


Each one true of our Savior as He leads us closer to God.  Each one fulfills what God gave His son to do for you and me.  I need these reminders.


Go read them again.  Which one of those “I am” statements stands out the most for you?  Honestly, at different points in my life it has been a different one that meant the most.  But every one if important.


Take them in.  Hold them tight.  Lean on Jesus.


John 10:7-10  NLT   

so he explained it to them: “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who came before me were thieves and robbers. But the true sheep did not listen to them. 9 Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved.  They will come and go freely and will find good pastures. 10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.

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