In a world full of uncertainty, fear, and shifting foundations, the resurrection of Jesus Christ remains the unshakable cornerstone of the Christian faith. “Because He lives, I live” is more than a beautiful lyric; it’s a declaration of divine assurance and spiritual reality.
In John 14:19, Jesus tells His disciples, “Because I live, you also will live.” This promise wasn’t just for those with Him at that moment. It’s for us today, too, a guarantee that His life secures ours in every sense: spiritually, emotionally, and eternally.
Who We Are Because He Lives
At the heart of Christian faith lies identity; not in what we do, but in whose we are. Because Christ lives, we no longer live under the weight of sin. Our identity is anchored in His victory.
Paul writes in Galatians 2:20, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
Our identity in Christ means we are:
- Forgiven (1 John 1:9)
- Adopted (Romans 8:15-17)
- Empowered (Ephesians 1:19-20)
We live confidently because He is not a distant historical figure, but a living Saviour who walks with us.
There is a universal truth that resonates deeply: hope rooted in Christ is never in vain. 1 Peter 1:3 calls it a “living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”
This hope isn’t wishful thinking. It’s:
- Confident: because Jesus conquered death.
- Durable: it doesn’t crumble under pressure.
- Infectious: it spreads to those around us.
Hope in Christ redefines how we see trials. It doesn’t mean the absence of struggle, but the presence of promise. As Romans 8:11 reminds us, “If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies.”
Living with Power and Perspective
Resurrection life isn’t passive. It’s not a ticket to sit back but a call to rise and walk in purpose. Because Jesus lives, every believer is empowered to live meaningfully.
Ephesians 2:10 declares, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
This means:
- Your work matters.
- Your words carry weight.
- Your life has eternal significance.
Imagine a teacher who struggles with burnout decides to go on a retreat to rededicate her daily work to Christ, whispering each morning, “Because He lives, I live and teach.” It should not come as a surprise when her classroom becomes a space of compassion and light, not because her circumstances begin to change, but because her perspective did.
The same Spirit that raised Christ lives in us (Romans 8:11). That same Spirit gives us wisdom in our roles, grace in our relationships, and courage in our callings.
Conclusion
The phrase “Because He lives, I live” is an everyday miracle. From the heartbroken finding healing to the weary finding strength; His resurrection changes everything.
So let this be our posture: with every breath, may we live as proof that He lives.
Because He lives, we forgive.
Because He lives, we love.
Because He lives, we hope.
Because He lives, we live.