Pensées sur le Verset du Jour...
Il y a quelques jours, nous avons souligné que les chrétiens morts physiquement n'étaient jamais vraiment séparés de leur relation avec la présence aimante de Dieu. Aujourd'hui, Jésus nous met au défi de croire une chose très similaire. Croyez-vous que la partie réelle et vivante de vous-même créée par Dieu ne mourra jamais même si votre corps physique meurt? C'est une pensée incroyable, n'est-ce pas? Nous sommes éternels, immortels, unis à Jésus et son avenir est uni à nous. (voir Colossiens 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?
Ma Prière...
Dieu Tout-Puissant, je crois que grâce à Jésus, je ne mourrai jamais. S'il te plaît, bénis-moi, cher Père, afin que je puisse faire compter chaque minute pendant que je suis ici dans cette vie. En même temps, mon Dieu, j'ai hâte de te voir face à face. Au nom de Jésus, je prie. 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.