Daily Devotions
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Then Jesus, knowing all that would happen to Him, came forward and said to them, “Whom do you seek?” They answered Him, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus said to them, “I am He.” … When Jesus said to them, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground. So He asked them again, “Whom do you seek?” And they said, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus answered, “I told you that I am He. So, if you seek Me, let these men go.” This was to fulfill the word that He had spoken: “Of those whom You gave Me I have lost not one.” (John 18:4-5a, 6-9)
I doubt any of the guards had ever met such a prisoner—one who had such power He could blow them backward with the simple words, “I am.” Because if you look at the Greek words, that is what Jesus said to them—and it meant more than simply, “I am the one you are looking for.” “I AM” is the Name of God (see Exodus 3:14). Jesus is God in human flesh—and by speaking His own Name, He made it completely clear that He was the one in control, even of His own arrest.
So Jesus has all power—but how does He use it? Not to protect Himself, but to protect the people God the Father gave Him. Jesus will not allow His disciples to be arrested with Him. Jesus alone will go into suffering, death, and resurrection, because He is our protector as well—the One who saves us from the power of evil at the cost of His own life.
WE PRAY: Thank You, Lord, for protecting me with Your love and power. Amen.
Reflection Questions:
- Who is usually in control when someone is arrested?
- Why is it important for the guards—and us!—to know Jesus cooperates by His own choice?
- What does John 10:17-18 tell us about Jesus’ actions here?
Lenten Devotions were written by Dr. Kari Vo.
Today's Readings:
Leviticus 23-24Mark 10:32-52
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