I Live, You Live!

For Sunday, November 13, 2022:

john 14:19 NLT, Jesus speaking: “Soon the world will no longer see me, but you will see me. Since I live, you also will live.”

Jesus was speaking to his disciples, trying to make sense of what was difficult for them to understand. Back then, whether there was life after this life was a topic of debate. Jesus wants to clear up this question. There IS a life after this life! Jesus knew he’d be returning to the Father, and intends to prepare a place for each of the believers. “Since I live, you also will live,” is telling us that we’ll be alive again after our earthly demise!

Many churches refer to a funeral as a “Celebration of Life!” Yes, it’s the end of life on earth, but it’s also an opportunity to live in paradise alongside Jesus and his Father. It doesn’t get any better than that! Believers get to see heaven from the inside!

Surprisingly, if you’re a believer, the end of life offers hope!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship, 3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406