This was a little longer reading than most days, but it all seemed to fit together so I chose not to split it up. Resurrection is a big deal, so let’s see if we can unpack it a little bit together.
Paul stumbled upon something – the Corinthian church did not believe in the resurrection! He had to nip that one in the bud. They denied that their flawed bodies were indeed loved by God, and taking care of them was not in their agenda.
There are some key issues here in thinking about resurrection. You can think of it as the glue that holds creation and redemption together. We are God’s creation, and our bodies are resurrected when we are redeemed. When we are resurrected, we are finally made whole. But doesn’t the whole idea of resurrection just seem to good to be true? I’m not sure I’ve ever totally grasped the enormity of what will happen after death.
Was there a verse or two that either resonated with you today or caused you some confusion? You can share those in the comments below. It’s always a safe place to ask questions. Verse 43 really resonated with me. “Our bodies are buried in brokenness, but they will be raised in glory. They are buried in weakness, but they will be raised in strength.”
One thing I know for sure is that God has it all figured out. His plans are better than we could even dare to fathom. When our bodies are resurrected to be with Jesus, it will be glorious!
Let’s pray. Father I look forward to the day when I can stand in your presence with a new, resurrected body. I don’t have it all figured out, and that’s okay because you do. I thank you for this promise and assurance. In the hear and now, help me to live for you and help others yearn to do the same. In Jesus’ n
