In this message from John 11, we see that when Jesus declares, "I am the resurrection and the life," He isn't pointing to an event…He's revealing a person. Through the story of Lazarus, we're reminded that our pain is real, our stories are human, but God is present and working within them. Even when life feels broken, or not okay, Jesus is still in the story and that changes everything. The resurrection power of Jesus doesn't just bring dead things back to life; it calls us out of despair, shame, and disappointment into freedom and purpose.

On Palm Sunday, the crowd welcomed Jesus as King but many misunderstood who He truly was. Through the triumphal entry, we see that while many were curious, excited, or even impressed, only a few were truly committed. Palm Sunday reveals a deeper invitation, not just to celebrate Jesus, but to surrender to Him. Because the best life isn't found in admiring Jesus from a distance, but in fully following the Great I Am.

In "The Great I AM: He Leads," we see that Jesus doesn't just save us—He actively leads us as the Good Shepherd. In a world full of competing voices, fear, and pressure, Jesus invites us into a relationship where we learn to recognize His voice and trust His direction. His leadership is not distant or demanding but sacrificial and personal, proven through laying down His life for us. While we often resist His leading due to fear or a desire for control, true security and clarity are found not in having the full plan, but in staying close to Him. The call is simple yet challenging: stop striving for control and start following the Shepherd who is already speaking and leading.