hallelujah, what a saviour

John 11:25, NIV
I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.

"I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die." Was there ever a more powerful, profound, encouraging, incredible, life-transforming statement than that?

But Jesus’ timing seems a bit off. He says these words to a heartbroken sister whose brother has just died. She must have been so shocked and confused! Of course, she didn't know what would happen next. Jesus commands Lazurus to come out of the tomb he’s been in for four days and when Lazarus comes out of that tomb his sister sees him alive again, even though he had been dead.

Jesus’ promise is not just made to Lazarus. It’s made to Mary and Martha and the crowd that sees Lazarus rise. And it’s made to you and me.

When we made Jesus Saviour and Lord our old selves died right there and then. And now - because we believe in Jesus - we will never see death again. Never.

Tomorrow, Jesus’ resurrection seals that promise for eternity. Hallelujah. What a Saviour.

Let's pray
We're going to finish with the words of another powerful Easter hymn. You can sing it with thanksgiving today.

“Man of Sorrows!” what a name
For the Son of God, who came
Ruined sinners to reclaim.
Hallelujah! What a Saviour!

Bearing shame and scoffing rude,
In my place condemned He stood;
Sealed my pardon with His blood.
Hallelujah! What a Saviour!

Guilty, vile, and helpless we;
Spotless Lamb of God was He;
“Full atonement!” can it be?
Hallelujah! What a Saviour!

Lifted up was He to die;
“It is finished!” was His cry;
Now in Heav’n exalted high.
Hallelujah! What a Saviour!

When He comes, our glorious King,
All His ransomed home to bring,
Then anew His song we’ll sing:
Hallelujah! What a Saviour!
Philip P. Bliss