Today's Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:57 (ESV)
But thanks be to God, awho gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
a [Rom. 8:37; 1 John 5:4]
It is Jesus' power over death in the resurrection that gives us the victory. It is a victory which is both complete and eternal. It is a victory which transcends the worldly and encompasses all that there was, is, or ever will be.
Today's Comments: When I hear this verse, I can't help but hear the music that Georg Frederich Handel wrote in his oratorio, the Messiah. Listen by clicking on this link.
I also can't help but think about Beverly's comments about the pastor who worshiped in Africa.
This "Minister told us he will NEVER sing about God again as long as he lives. While in Africa he noticed how different the worship is when you sing TO GOD AND FOR GOD.
I think if I should go to Africa and hold one of those thin abused native babies in my arms, my life could be changed FOREVER. i WOULD HAVE A SMALL TASTE OF WHAT Mother Teresa taught us."
The Africans have the right idea about the Resurrection. They know that their pain and anguish is so brief as compared with the rest of eternity. They understand that on the last day, when their tribulation will have ended, that their voices will be heard praising God throughout the firmament. And so, they continue to sing His praise, even now.
But thanks be to God, awho gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
a [Rom. 8:37; 1 John 5:4]
It is Jesus' power over death in the resurrection that gives us the victory. It is a victory which is both complete and eternal. It is a victory which transcends the worldly and encompasses all that there was, is, or ever will be.
Today's Comments: When I hear this verse, I can't help but hear the music that Georg Frederich Handel wrote in his oratorio, the Messiah. Listen by clicking on this link.
I also can't help but think about Beverly's comments about the pastor who worshiped in Africa.
This "Minister told us he will NEVER sing about God again as long as he lives. While in Africa he noticed how different the worship is when you sing TO GOD AND FOR GOD.
I think if I should go to Africa and hold one of those thin abused native babies in my arms, my life could be changed FOREVER. i WOULD HAVE A SMALL TASTE OF WHAT Mother Teresa taught us."
The Africans have the right idea about the Resurrection. They know that their pain and anguish is so brief as compared with the rest of eternity. They understand that on the last day, when their tribulation will have ended, that their voices will be heard praising God throughout the firmament. And so, they continue to sing His praise, even now.
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