By Gina Caswell Kelly
“Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?”
“Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied.
“I am He,” Jesus said.” John 18:4-5
“I am He.” Three simple words. These words were spoken to the soldiers who came to arrest Him. He did not want His followers to be hurt by any of what was about to happen, so He spoke the words of admission to the soldiers, but they were peace to His followers. “I am He.” He speaks those words to us each day.
When life is going all wrong. When nothing seems to be going your way, the Savior steps in and says, “I am He… who brings hope.” “I am He… who brings answers.” I am He… who brings peace and comfort.” No matter what your problem might be today, Jesus still utters those very same words. “I am He.”
Three simple words. Are you looking for the pathway to salvation? (And you should be!) Jesus says “I am He.” “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No man comes to the Father except through Me.” “I am He.”
Are you looking for wisdom and guidance? We all are, or should be. Jesus says, “I am He.” He is the One who sent His Holy Spirit to guide us each day. To lead us in the path He has marked out for us. Do you not know who to follow these days? Jesus says, “I am He.”
Are you riddled with guilt? Jesus says, “I am He.” He says He will remove our sins as far as the east is from the west. My daddy used to say, our sins are buried in the sea of God’s forgetfulness. You want your sins to be forgiven and your slate to be wiped clean? Jesus says, “I am He.” And He is.
Have you given your life to this One who can calm the sea with just a glance. This One who can heal your heart and make it whole again. This One whose love knows absolutely no end. This One who is standing at your heart’s door knocking and saying “I am He.” Oh, let Him come it today. It will make a difference!
