How can we apply the truth of Jesus' life-giving power in daily life? Jesus Holds Life in Himself “For as the Father has life in Himself, so also He has granted the Son to have life in Himself.” (John 5:26) • The verse states a literal fact: Jesus possesses self-existent, divine life. • Because He shares the Father’s life, He is able to impart that life to people who trust Him (John 1:4; John 10:28). Why His Life-Giving Power Matters Today • New Birth: “Even when we were dead in our trespasses, God made us alive with Christ.” (Ephesians 2:5) • Daily Renewal: “Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” (2 Corinthians 4:16) • Future Hope: “When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.” (Colossians 3:4) Living Out His Life Each Day 1. Receive, Don’t Manufacture – Start each morning acknowledging dependence: “Apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5) – Thank Him specifically for physical breath, spiritual strength, and eternal security. 2. Abide Instead of Strive – Keep short accounts with sin (1 John 1:9). – Stay in His words; read or listen to Scripture before social media or news (John 6:63). 3. Let His Life Redirect Desires – Trade self-promotion for servant-hearted acts (Mark 10:45). – Replace bitterness with forgiving grace supplied by His Spirit (Ephesians 4:32). 4. Speak Life to Others – Offer Scripture-saturated encouragement (Proverbs 18:21; Colossians 4:6). – Share the gospel naturally, trusting His life-giving word to work (Romans 1:16). 5. Lean on Resurrection Power in Weakness – When fatigue or discouragement hits, recall: “The Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you.” (Romans 8:11) – Turn moments of weakness into prayerful dependence rather than frustration. Snapshots From the First Believers • Acts 3:6–8—Peter had no silver or gold, yet Christ’s life healed a lame man. • 2 Corinthians 1:8–10—Paul despaired of life, but relied on “the God who raises the dead.” • These accounts show ordinary people channeling extraordinary life by simple trust. Weekly Application Checklist □ Begin each day with John 5:26 read aloud, reminding yourself where true life originates. □ Memorize Galatians 2:20 to reinforce identity: His life in you. □ Choose one tangible act of service daily as an overflow of His life. □ End each night recounting ways His strength carried you, big or small. Closing Reflection As the Son draws life from no external source, so believers never lack what is needed for godly living. Each moment becomes an opportunity to experience and display the incomparable, inexhaustible life that flows from Jesus Christ. |
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