John 10:18 “No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again.”

Only Jesus could say these words. Many men have died for noble causes, but none had the authority to rise again by their own power. The resurrection sets Jesus apart from every false shepherd and religious leader. His death was sacrificial, but His resurrection was victorious. The Good Shepherd doesn’t just die for the sheep—He lives for them, too.

This means that our faith rests on more than just Jesus’ death. It rests on a living Savior who conquered death and holds the keys of eternity. When we face loss, fear, or even our own mortality, we can rest in this truth: the Good Shepherd who died is the same Good Shepherd who rose and lives forevermore.

Bible Scripture Reading: Romans 6:9–10, 1 Corinthians 15:20–22, Revelation 1:17–18, Hebrews 7:25