Jesus is and forever will be the great I AM.
When we hunger for truth and purpose for being,
I AM the Bread of Life.
When darkness surrounds, and we search for a guide,
I AM the Light of the World.
When decisions are difficult and direction unsure,
I AM the Gate for the Sheep.
When loneliness consumes, and we’re abandoned by all,
I AM the Good Shepherd.
When life appears hopeless, death the inevitable end,
I AM the Resurrection and the Life.
When belief systems confuse, and deceit’s the norm,
I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
When days loom unfruitful and relationships barren,
I AM the True Vine.
When government disappoints and proves fragile or cruel,
I AM the King.
Regardless of the circumstance, the need, or the care,
Jesus is and will remain our all in all.
Based on John 6:35, 8:12, 10:7, 10:11, 11:25, 14:6, 15:5, 18:37
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Diana Derringer is an award-winning writer and author of Beyond Bethlehem and Calvary: 12 Dramas for Christmas, Easter, and More! Her articles, devotions, dramas, planning guides, Bible studies, and poems have been accepted more than 1,200 times by 70-plus publications, including several anthologies. In addition, Diana writes radio dramas and question-and-answer television programs for Christ to the World Ministries. Her adventures as a social worker, adjunct professor, youth Sunday school teacher, friendship family for international university students, and caregiver for her husband supply a constant flow of writing ideas. For a free copy of Diana’s “Words of Hope for Days That Hurt” and her weekly Words, Wit, and Wisdom: Life Lessons from English Expressions, join her mailing list at https://dianaderringer.com.
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Thank you for sharing this message of love and assurance, Diana.
My pleasure, Katherine. What a blessing to know this truth personally.
So powerful! I am studying the names/titles of Jesus on my blog this year. I may need to borrow this one day. I’ll let you know! So good. Thank you!
What a wonderful study, Andy. I would be honored to share with you. Thank you.
Oh, thank you. Thank you!
You are most welcome, Maureen. Jesus’ “I Am” sayings offer such reassurance. Blessings.
Poetry says so much in so few words. Beautiful.
Thank you, Martin. I love the conciseness and beauty of poetry.
Thank you for your beautiful poem. Jesus truly is the Great I am!
I’m so grateful for Jesus’ never-failing peace and presence, Tom. Thank you.
Thanks, sweet friend, for sharing this beautiful truth of the power in Jesus’s name. “I Am” reassures us to know all HE is. Amen.
Thank you, Joann. You have started my day on a high note. I’m so grateful for all Jesus is and all He offers us. Blessings.
Amen! 🙂