The Resurrection and the Life
O God,
Whose Son Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd of your people: Grant that, when we hear his voice, we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, forever and ever.
Amen.
(Book of Common Prayer)
Acts 9:36-42 NRSV
Now in Joppa there was a disciple whose name was Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was devoted to good works and acts of charity. At that time, she became ill and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in a room upstairs. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, who heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him with the request, “Please come to us without delay.” So, Peter got up and went with them; and when he arrived, they took him to the room upstairs. All the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with them. Peter put all of them outside, and then he knelt down and prayed. He turned to the body and said, “Tabitha, get up.” Then she opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. He gave her his hand and helped her up. Then calling the saints and widows, he showed her to be alive. This became known throughout Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.
John 11:25 NKJV
I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.
I AM THE RESURRECTION
John S. Brown
I am the resurrection and the life;
He that in my word believeth,
And its promises receiveth,
Tho’ he die, again he liveth, forevermore;
Tho’ he die, again he liveth, forevermore.
I am the resurrection and the life;
Be not anxious for the morrow;
He that careth for the sparrow
Knows thy heart of deepest sorrow, and thinks of thee;
Knows thy heart of deepest sorrow, and thinks of thee.
I am the resurrection and the life;
Thro’ the vale of death, beside thee,
I, the Lord of Hosts, will guide thee
Where no evil shall betide thee, forevermore;
Where no evil shall betide thee, forevermore.
O Father,
Hasten the coming of your kingdom; and grant that we your servants, who now live by faith, may with joy behold your Son at his coming in glorious majesty; even Jesus Christ, our only Mediator and Advocate.
Amen.
(Book of Common Prayer)
Way Maker
If you have found this meditation helpful, take a moment and give thanks to God. Then share what you learned with a friend. This is how the grace of God spreads (2 Corinthians 4.15).
