The Promise of Life

Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. – John 14:19

The summer-like temperatures yesterday seemed to usher in the long-awaited arrival of spring. There are also many other signs providing clues to the presence of spring. The grass is green, the daffodils and tulips are beginning to peak through the ground and the bluebirds outside my window are sitting on their nest waiting for their eggs to hatch. Spring is a wonderful celebration of new life.

As Jesus prepared his disciples at the Last Supper he comforted them with the promise of life. In the shadow of death Jesus promised new life; a new life that would not only be for Jesus, but for all those who believed in him. Because of the resurrection of Jesus we have be given the promise of life!

As we prepare for the coming of Easter, God provides us with little reminders in his creation of this promise of life that we have in our risen Savior. So the next time you step outside, take time to notice the new life around you and thank God for the new life you have in Jesus Christ.

Prayer: Thank you Lord for the promise of new life in the resurrection. Help me to prepare my heart, mind and soul in this season of Lent for the coming of Easter. Open my eyes to the wonderful signs of new life in your creation. Amen.

Faith Tip: Take a walk outside and enjoy the signs of spring and thank the Lord for the miracle of new life and the miracle of Christ’s resurrection.

Written by Pastor Aaron Anderson