WE ARE CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF THE TRINITY. ( Part 2) -FROM DEATH TO RESURRECTION-

 

What was meant to shame you shall result in your elevation and honour because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional: WE ARE CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF THE TRINITY. ( Part 2)
-FROM DEATH TO RESURRECTION-

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:1–8; 1 Corinthians 15:42–44
   The biblical understanding of human nature gives us a powerful perspective on death. Death is not the destruction of everything that makes us who we are. It is the separation of the physical body from the immaterial dimension of our existence.
   Ecclesiastes 12:7 says, “Then the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.”
  James 2:26 likewise teaches, “For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is also dead.”
   The soul, however, should not necessarily be understood as a third invisible object that leaves the body alongside the spirit. Biblically, “soul” often describes the person or living self—our consciousness, desires, emotions, and identity.
   This is why Paul could say, “to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8). He also expressed his desire “to depart and be with Christ” (Philippians 1:23).
   Yet Christianity does not teach that our ultimate destiny is to remain disembodied spirits forever. The great Christian hope is resurrection.
    Paul explains that the body is “sown a perishable body, it is raised an imperishable body” (1 Corinthians 15:42). Romans 8:23 speaks of “the redemption of our body.”
Therefore, the gospel gives us hope beyond death. The body may return to dust, but death does not have the final word. Christ will raise His people.
   Being created in God's image means our existence has profound dignity and purpose. Our bodies matter. Our minds and emotions matter. Our spiritual relationship with God matters.
One day, Christ will redeem the whole person.
REFLECTION: Your present body is not your final destiny. In Christ, resurrection awaits.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome the fear of death. Lord Jesus, strengthen my hope in the resurrection. Help me live faithfully in my body, love You with my whole being, and look forward to the day when You will raise and redeem Your people. Amen.
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