📅 Tuesday After Easter
📖 John 8:48–59 (ESV)
📜 Scripture
“Jesus said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.’”
— John 8:58 (ESV)
🕰️ Background
In this intense exchange between Jesus and the Jewish leaders, the conversation escalates as He claims divine identity. The religious leaders accuse Him of being demon-possessed, and Jesus responds not with defense but with revelation. He doesn’t just place Himself in the lineage of faith—He declares Himself eternal, identifying as the great “I AM” (Exodus 3:14), a name reserved for God alone.
This declaration comes shortly after Easter Sunday, reminding us that the One who rose from the grave is not only Messiah but the eternal God.
📖 Devotional
After Easter, we celebrate the risen Christ—but in today’s passage, we glimpse the eternal nature of Jesus. His words are not just revolutionary; they are divine. When Jesus declares, “Before Abraham was, I am,” He affirms His preexistence and unity with the Father.
It’s a moment of cosmic truth: the One who walked the dusty roads of Judea is the eternal God who spoke the universe into being. The same Jesus who suffered, died, and rose again is the I AM—unchanging, all-powerful, present in all times.
The crowd’s response—picking up stones—reminds us that truth often confronts and offends before it heals. But for those who believe, this is life-changing. We can trust that Jesus is not limited by time or circumstance. His resurrection isn’t just a moment in history—it’s the proof that He has always been, and always will be.
💬 Reflection
- What does Jesus’ claim “Before Abraham was, I am” reveal about His identity?
- How does knowing Jesus is eternal affect your trust in Him today?
- In what area of your life do you need to be reminded that Jesus is still “I AM”?
🙏 Prayer
Lord Jesus, You are the eternal I AM—unchanging and full of glory. As I walk in the days following Your resurrection, help me remember that You are not just my Savior, but my God. When I feel uncertain or afraid, remind me that You existed before time and hold my future in Your hands. Amen.
🪴 Application
Today, spend a few minutes in stillness, meditating on the name “I AM.” Speak it aloud. Let it calm your fears and fuel your faith. Write down one way you will live today trusting in Christ’s eternal power and presence.
🎁 Takeaway
The resurrection proves Jesus is alive. His words in John 8 prove He always has been. Trust in the I AM who was, is, and will forever be.
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