Scripture
You will be saved by this message, if you hold firmly to it. But if you don't, your faith was all for nothing.
Observation
It's not enough to know in your head that the resurrection is true. I have to “hold firmly” to it.
I may know all the laws of aerodynamics, but if I refuse to get on to the plane because I'm afraid, then that “faith” is wasted- the knowledge is not real.
I was surprised to read the other day that half of Australia's population believes that the resurrection is historical fact. Yet many of these are not walking with Jesus. The head knowledge has not become heart knowledge.
Application
The message is important. The source of the message is more important still.
I have to allow the Good News to soak into every part of my life, but especially into my relationship with God.
Prayer
Lord Jesus you are the Risen One. You have defeated death and conquered satan. Please let your resurrection raise every part of me to new life, to eternal life. Amen.
So very true!
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