How can we trust in Jesus' power to give life in our daily struggles? Jesus, the Life-Giver “For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He will.” (John 5:21) What “Life” Means in This Verse • Physical life—Jesus literally raises the dead (Luke 7:14-15; John 11:43-44). • Spiritual life—He awakens hearts dead in sin (Ephesians 2:4-5). • Ongoing vitality—He sustains believers day by day (John 10:10). Why His Power Still Applies to Our Daily Struggles • Unchanging character: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). • Resurrection proof: “He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1 Peter 1:3). If He conquered the grave, nothing in daily life is too hard. • Indwelling Spirit: “He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who dwells within you” (Romans 8:11). Connecting Struggle to Promise • Anxiety about provision → He is the bread of life (John 6:35). • Weariness and burnout → He renews strength (Isaiah 40:31). • Guilt over past sin → He made us alive with complete forgiveness (Colossians 2:13-14). • Fear of death or loss → He is the resurrection and the life (John 11:25-26). • Feeling powerless → “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9). Practical Ways to Trust His Life-Giving Power 1. Start each day by reading a resurrection promise (e.g., John 11:25, Romans 8:11). 2. Speak truth aloud when struggles arise: “The Son gives life to whom He will—He is giving life to me right now.” 3. Replace self-reliance with dependence: cast every burden on Him (1 Peter 5:7). 4. Celebrate small evidences of His life in you—answered prayer, renewed courage, desire to obey. 5. Regularly gather with believers; shared testimonies reinforce confidence in His power (Hebrews 10:24-25). Scripture Snapshots for Continued Meditation • John 10:10—Life in its fullness. • 2 Corinthians 1:8-10—Delivered, delivering, and yet to deliver. • Psalm 46:1—“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” • Galatians 2:20—Christ lives in me. Encouragement to Carry Forward The same Lord who called Lazarus out of the tomb is speaking life into every corner of your present circumstances. His authority is absolute, His compassion personal, and His promise certain: the Son gives life—now and forever. |
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