Scripture
Just as we will die because of Adam we will be raised to life because of Christ. (v. 21)
Observation
Our reason for hope is the resurrection of Christ. We all die because of our inheritance of sin through Adam. But those of us who have in them the life of Christ, will rise with him to eternal life.
Christ will destroy all the enemies of God including death. Then he will present his kingdom to the Father.
Application
because I walk with Jesus, my true destiny is with Him in the resurrection life. Sometimes I get very overwhelmed with this life. This life is not all there is- it's just the dry run for the real thing.
So when things are going badly- or perhaps more importantly when they are going well- I need to remember that what I see in front of me will not last.
My hope is in the Lord of the resurrection.
Prayer
Father, may it always be true that I put my trust in you alone.
Keith, I hope you are aware of how much these "Reflections" are appreciated. It's a wonderful and to-the-point way of conveying important thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're enjoying them Lois. They come from my own devotion times, so they are issues which God is challenging me on. I started publishing them as a way to encourage my congregation to think about the passages before church on Sunday. From some of the conversations I've had, it's being effective.
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