4-6-07 John 11:25

John 11:25 (KJ21)
Jesus said unto her, "I am the Resurrection and the Life. He that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live;

John 11:25 (NAS)
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me shall live even if he dies,

John 11:25 (NIVUS)
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;

John 11:25 (NLT)
Jesus told her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die like everyone else, will live again.

Some people think that when they die, they simply cease to exist. They, therefore, live their lives according to the philosophy of "Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow you die." Even though it is appointed for everyone to die at some time, no one ceases to exist, but each goes into eternity. They either die believing God or cursing Him. Belief takes them into Adonai's presence to enjoy Him forever, whereas the curse leaves them eternally separated from God and alone.

Almighty God has already provided a way for each individual to enjoy eternal life. He sent His son Jesus, who is your salvation. During His time on earth, Jesus continually declared His purpose and mission and He is still speaking through His church, letting people know that He has already provided the salvation and deliverance that each person needs.
He is the only one able to raise someone from the dead, for He is the resurrection. In fact, He laid down His life, so that His Father God could raise Him up again. Through His resurrection, all who believe in Him were also resurrected. Death could not hold Jesus the Son of God, for He is Life itself. He gives vitality and animation to every soul who has faith in Him.

Therefore, if you do not buy into the "eat, drink, and be merry" lie and you want to have an eternally blessed life, put your trust and confidence in Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life. Death will not be able to hold you, like it was not able to hold the Son of God, and you will be raised up again into a vital and everlasting life in fellowship with the Most High God, the Creator of all life.