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Today's scriptures are about victory over death, through Jesus Christ. Death has to be one of the scariest subjects to discuss, because of our fear of the unknown. The one thing that is for certain is that we all are going to physically die one day. None of us are meant to live forever in the flesh, so the big question is, what will happen to you after you die? That's the beauty of a having a relationship with God, through Jesus Christ, because we know that our fate is sealed, and we'll go on to live in eternal bliss. When Jesus died, He took the penalty of sin with Him. He left sin on the cross, never to have reign over God's children again. Jesus gave us the peace in knowing that death no longer has a hold on us, and we're free to live without fear of the unknown. He said: “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. And where I go you know, and the way you know.” (John 14:1-4) His disciple went on to ask him, "How do we know that way"? His answer was: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (vs. 6)
God gave us victory over death, through the sacrifice of His only begotten Son. Sin, which is going against the principles of God, causes death in our life. It separates us from God, who is the source of life. Death has many different definitions, but today we're focusing on Spiritual and physical death. It's written: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Rom. 6:23) Paul wasn't referring to physical death, but Spiritual death, and you will reap what you sow. Sin is so dangerous, but a non-entity to believers of Christ, because when we confess our belief in Jesus, we receive eternal life. Our names are written in the Lambs book of Life, and Jesus goes and prepares our mansion. The only way we can lose our Salvation is to stop believing in Jesus Christ. There are numerous people that say, if you sin, and don't repent, you will not go to Heaven. God is a gracious God, so that isn't true. Sin will cause things to die in our life, but it won't separate us from the Love of Christ.
It's written: Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered." No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Rom. 8:35-39) This is a reason to rejoice! Hallelujah! I wholeheartedly agree with Paul on this. As long as we're saved we're saved. Once this life is over, here on earth, we will go on to meet the Lord. We'll stand judgment, and receive a crown. In that crown will be jewels, and the amount of jewels we receive, will determine our place in His Kingdom. Therefore rest easy in knowing that you are more than a conquer through Christ.
You are an Heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Heaven, and no one could take that away from you. Never be afraid of what this life will bring, because God is in control. When you're following His will, He'll make sure you have His best. Only He knows when your time is up, because He's the Author and finisher of your fate. Just know that everything will happen in perfect timing, so don't spend your life worrying about death. However, enjoy life, and rejoice in your life forever more. Live as though each day is your last, love hard, and have no regrets. If you have sinned repent, because He wants that close bond with you, so He's waiting to forgive you, as soon as you ask. Sin no longer have a hold on you, and doesn't dictate your future, unless you allow it to run your life. Jesus has overcome the world, and every good thing has been offered to you. This is a promise made by the "Prince of Peace”, “King of Kings”, and “Lord or Lords”. If God is for you, who can be against you?
On the other hand, if you aren't a believer of Christ, then death is something that you should be very afraid of. You will be condemned for your sins, and will experience an eternity of pain, anguish, and evil. I don't make the rules I just report them. You don't have time to waste, because death is inevitable, yet unpredictable. You don't have to be a certain type of person, or live a certain type of lifestyle to accept Christ as Lord and Savior, all you have to do is believe that He is the Son of God, who lived, died, was resurrected, and now sits at the right hand of God in Heaven. Once you invite Him into your life, your mansion will be prepared for you. It's just that simple, and I don't know about you, but I'll chose Jesus any day, considering the alternative. My favorite verse today is: He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD shall wipe away the tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it. (Isaiah 25:8)
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