Light Reflection-John 8:58 Before Abraham was Born

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from John 8:58.

Jesus identified Himself by “I Am” Statements. These statements open our eyes to the reality of who Jesus is, and what He can accomplish on our behalf.

In John 8:58, Jesus made an astonishing statement that stirred anger among the religious leaders who opposed Him. Jesus said, “Very truly I tell you, before Abraham was born, I am!”

Their reaction was to pick up stones to throw at Him. They recognized that Jesus was claiming to be God. But they resisted His claim, which led to the fulfillment of God’s redemption plan.

First Peter 1:20 talks about Jesus being chosen before the creation of the world to shed His precious blood on the cross.

God would use the hatred of the religious leaders to express His love for the world through the death and resurrection of Jesus.

This Light Reflection inspires us to acknowledge Jesus as God in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com