Victory Over Sin and Death!

Judges 8; Psalm 42; 1 Corinthians 15
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Scripture

1 Corinthians 15

53 For our dying bodies must be transformed into bodies that will never die; our mortal bodies must be transformed into immortal bodies.
54 Then, when our dying bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled:
“Death is swallowed up in victory.
55 O death, where is your victory?
O death, where is your sting?”
56 For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. 57 But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.
58 So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

Observation

Won’t it be wonderful when we don’t have to put up with the influence of sin? If 95% of all evil is brought about by God giving man the free will to make the choice to sin or to walk in obedience with God and as a result most of the pain and suffering we experience comes from man choosing sin over God then without its influence life will be indescribable!

One day all of sin’s terrible influence will be over and we (all that have a personal relationship with Christ) will have new glorified bodies, bodies that will last forever. When Christ returns sin/evil will be defeated, in fact the victory is ours already we just haven’t had the chance to enjoy it yet. One day all of this evil and suffering will be over.

Why doesn’t God put an end to all evil right now? Good question…one of the reasons is there are still people that need to hear the Good News and accept Him as their Lord and Savior. 2 Peter 3:9 “God isn't late with his promise as some measure lateness. He is restraining himself on account of you, holding back the End because he doesn't want anyone lost. He's giving everyone space and time to change.” (Message)

Application

I will take this verse as a word of encouragement today to keep pressing on for the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58 “So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.”

Prayer

Heavenly Father, It is hard not to get discouraged when we look around and see so much evil, so much destruction, and so much brokenness. Help me to be strong, immovable and enthusiastic in the Lord. Give me the ability to look beyond the suffering to see You at work in the lives of those that are suffering. I know that not one thing goes on without your noticing it. I pray for our church that it be spiritually healthy so that it can fight the powers of darkness. I pray that it be pure and not contaminated with the influence of sin. May lives be changed today during our worship services and Sunday School. In Jesus Name Amen.

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