John 8:58

John 8:58 “’I tell you the truth,’ Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am.’”

How many times do I use that phrase, “I am…,” every day? I am a Christian. I am a computer programmer. I am a writer, a photographer, a blogger. I am a mom, a daughter, a sister, a cousin, a friend, an ex-wife. The answer I give depends on the context of the question, “Who are you?”

But when I look at what John the Baptist said—“He must become greater; I must become less” (John 3:30)—I can see that I have a long way to go. My life gets wrapped up too much in what I do for a living and in keeping track of my schedule, so that I lose sight of the important “I am’s.” Ultimately, it’s not about me. It’s not about the direction my life is or isn’t taking. It’s about Jesus, who said:

“I am the Alpha and the Omega, who is and who was and who is to come” (Revelation 1:8). “I am the good shepherd” (John 10:11). “I am the bread of life” (John 6:35). “I am the vine” (John 15:5). “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12). “I am gentle and humble in heart” (Matthew 11:29). “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25). “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves” (Matthew 10:16). “I am the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6). “I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:20).

Who is greater in your life, and who is less? Let us look for times and ways in our lives to focus more on Jesus—not on what He does, but who He is.

Brenda