you also will live

Yet a little while and the world will see me no more, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.

John 14:19

This is a fitting post-Easter passage to reflect upon. Jesus has left us now, but still lives. And we still see Him… in the gospels, in His people (massively imperfect as we are), and in His work saving the world. Jesus is very much alive.

And because Jesus lives, we live. We have abundant life, full of purposes, full of meaning, and with direction because we have a living Lord Whom we seek to follow. We also have the confidence of eternal life. It isn’t just about now, but also eternity. It isn’t just about present purposes but also future glory. There is a lot we enjoy now, and there is an unimaginable eternity of life in Him. Yes… we will see Jesus, now and forever.

Lord Jesus,

I thank You for this perspective and I trust You for Your care now and forever. In You I am still being made new. Even with my problems. Even with my cares. Even with my need to still be more like You. You are alive, powerful, and arrest my attention with Your words and Your power. For that I am truly thankful because I need it. Help me love and thrive as You live for me, with me, and in me now.

Amen