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In the book of John, Jesus speaks powerfully regarding
the basis of our faith in His identity and mission on the earth.
"I AM the living bread which came down from heaven.
If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever." (John 6:51)
'Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I AM the light of the world.
He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life."' (John 8:12)
And He said to them, "You are from beneath; I AM from above.
You are of this world; I AM not of this world."' (John 8:23)
"I AM the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved,
and will go in and out and find pasture." (John 10:9)
"I AM the good shepherd.
The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep." (John 10:11)
'Jesus answered them, "I told you, and you do not believe.
The works that I do in My Father's name, they bear witness of Me."
… "I AM the Son of God."' (John 10:25 & 36)
'Jesus said to her, "I AM the resurrection and the life.
He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live."' (John 11:25)
'Jesus said to him, "I AM the way, the truth, and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through Me." (John 14:6)
Faith says:
He IS our ORIENTATION,
- banishing fear and anxiety,
- bringing order,
- establishing hope.
He IS our PROTECTION,
- banishing exposure,
- covering us in every way,
- establishing peace.
He IS our ILLUMINATION,
- banishing cold and dark,
- bringing light and warmth,
- establishing love.
He IS our MEDICATION,
- banishing pain and injury,
- bringing healing,
- establishing gentleness.
He IS our COMMUNICATION,
- banishing loneliness,
- bringing connection,
- establishing joy.
He IS our HYDRATION,
- banishing thirst,
- bringing refreshment,
- establishing kindness.
He IS our NUTRITION,
- banishing hunger,
- bringing sustenance,
- establishing goodness.
He IS our NAVIGATION,
- banishing boredom,
- bringing discipline,
- establishing patience.
He IS our SANITATION,
- banishing disease, sin and death,
- bringing deliverance,
- establishing self control.
He IS our TRANSPORTATION,
- banishing oppression,
- bringing freedom,
- establishing faithfulness.
And He who sits on the throne said,
"Behold, I AM making all things new."
And He said,
"Write, for these words are faithful and true."
--Revelation 21:5
