Friday, August 7, 2026

Scripture

“For he was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God.” 2 Corinthians 13:4a

Reflections

Jesus is more than a person of the past.

The Gospel according to John begins with describing Jesus as the “Word”.  The world was created through the Word, Jesus.  In John 1:3, we hear that “all things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being."  In John 8:58, we hear Jesus saying, “before Abraham was, I am.”  We understand that Jesus is God the Father, the creator of the heavens and the earth.

He chose to come to us in human form through the Virgin Mary.  He lived and cared for others.  He showed others a better way to live, a model of the godly life.  The people rejected him and had him crucified to death.  He was raised from the dead, spent time with his disciples and then ascended to the Father. 

Jesus is not dead but alive.  The living Jesus Christ continues within his people today.  He is more than a person of the past.  He imparts his Spirit to his people.  The character and presence of Jesus Christ can be experienced through his followers.

Christianity is more than a belief in something that happened long ago.  It’s a day-to-day experience of the presence of God.  We’re not alone.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for not abandoning me.  Thank you that I do not have to go through this life alone.  I trust in you.  I welcome the presence of your Spirit this day.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:1-4