BECAUSE I LIVE YE SHALL LIVE ALSO

 

EVENING DEVOTION by James Smith

FEBRUARY 28

 

John 14:9

Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more;

 but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.

 
Christ and his people are one.
 
He is the head, and they are the members of his body. 

From him they receive life, 

   wisdom, 

       power, 

           holiness, and 

                  every grace.
 
He has a fulness on purpose to supply them grace, as their circumstances may require.
 
Have hitherto been supplied with grace by Jesus, and he who hath supplied us until now. Will continue to do so.
 
He lives, necessarily, as God.
 
Officially as God-man.
 
He lives in high authority, possessing unbounded influence. 

He lives to use what he possesses, to fulfil his word, complete his work, and lead his people on to the enjoyment of eternal life.
 
They shall live, that is exist, as Christians, preserve in their journey, and be happy in his love for ever,
 
They shall live because Jesus who ever lives is their Life, their Representative, and their Surety, He lives for them, ruling, over-ruling, securing and loving.
 
He lives in them and their life is hid with him in God.
 
Beloved, see the ground of your safety: the source of your joy: the wisdom of your God.
 
Your life and happiness are identified with the life and happiness of Jesus.
 

If my immortal Saviour lives,

Then my immortal life is sure;

His word a firm foundation gives,

Here let me build, and rest secure.

 
James Smith