Gedanken zum Vers des Tages
Vor einigen Tagen betonten wir, dass Christen, die körperlich gestorben sind, nie wirklich von ihrer Verbindung mit der liebenden Gegenwart Gottes getrennt sind. Heute fordert Jesus uns heraus, etwas ähnliches zu glauben. Glaubst du, dass der wahre, lebendige – von Gott geschaffene - Teil von dir nie sterben wird, auch wenn dein Körper stirbt? Das ist ein sagenhafter Gedanke, nicht wahr? Wir sind ewig, unsterblich - verbunden mit Jesus - und seine Zukunft ist mit uns verbunden. (s. Kol.3,1-4)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
These were Jesus' words to Martha when her brother had died. She still hoped Jesus would intervene and do something about her brother's death. What Jesus says here fits well with something we emphasized several days ago. Christians who die physically are never really separated from their relationship with God's loving presence in Jesus (Romans 8:32-39). Their life is joined with Jesus, and that relationship is not severed by death (Philippians 1:18-23). In today's passage, Jesus challenges us to believe a similar truth: "Whoever lives and believes in me will never die." Do you believe the genuine living part of you made by God in your mother's womb (Psalm 139:13-16) will never die? Even though your physical body dies, do you believe you are still alive in Jesus? I hope so because this is an incredible thought! We are eternal, immortal, and joined with Jesus. His future is joined with us because of him (Colossians 3:1-4)! So, will we live believing this powerful truth?
Mein Gebet
Allmächtiger Gott, ich glaube wahrhaftig, dass ich durch Jesus nie sterben werde. Bitte segne mich, lieber Vater, damit jede Minute meines Lebens in dieser Zeit Bedeutung hat. Gleichzeitig, lieber Gott, freue ich mich, dich von Angesicht zu Angesicht zu sehen. In Jesu Namen bete ich. Amen.
My Prayer...
Almighty God, I do believe that because of Jesus, I will never die, that I am never separated from you because my life and future are joined to Jesus. Please bless me, dear Father, so that I can make every minute count while I am here in this life. At the same time, dear God, I look forward to seeing you face to face. In the meantime, please help me live by faith and not fear. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
