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1 Corinthians 15:57 / Verse of the Day & Daily Devotion

A Powerful Statement

Have you ever watched someone’s poor decisions—even your own—wreak havoc? Have you ever known the heart-wrenching sting of death? Have you ever paused long enough to notice …

This world is beautiful, but also brutal.
It is full of life, but also loss.

The apostle Paul once wrote a letter to the believers in Corinth, Greece, reminding them that it’s because of sin (falling short of God’s standards) that death has ravished the world. But Paul didn’t stop at death and decay. He went on to say:

“But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
1 Corinthians 15:57 NLT

To say we can have victory over sin and death—two of our greatest enemies? That’s a powerful statement. It almost sounds too good to be true … except it’s not.

The foundation of Christianity is not only that Jesus died for the sins of the world, but that He was raised to life for the sake of the world. Because of Jesus, death won’t get the final say. Because of Jesus, this isn’t the actual end. Because of Jesus, victory has already been granted to those who trust in Him!

People in Corinth were preaching that there was no life after death—no resurrection from the dead. Yet Paul had the courage to refute their lies with truth.

In the same chapter, Paul points out that everything about the Christian faith hinges on Jesus’ resurrection. If Christ had not been raised, faith is useless and there is no hope. But because Jesus had been raised from the dead, and hundreds of people witnessed His post-resurrected self, everything was different.

Scripture tells us that Jesus is the first of many who will be raised to life again. Imagine the future reunion with other believers! Can you fathom swapping stories with the disciples and other heroes of our faith?

Jesus has already conquered death. And, at the appointed time, death will die forever and every tear will be wiped away. For those of us who believe in Him, there is so much more to come. 

Today, we can live from a place of victory!

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John 14:1 / Verse of the Day & Daily Devotion

Fighting Fear and Trusting God

The list of things to think, worry, and debate about can feel endless: wars, viruses, finances, relationships, politics, religion, job security, natural disasters, the safety and wellbeing of our loved ones … the list could go on forever.

But Jesus told His disciples, who also had plenty to fear (death being at the top of the list)…

“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.”
John 14:1 NLT

It’s a bold statement, but is it even possible to not be shaken by life’s circumstances? Jesus seemed to think so, because He said those words not long before He was nailed to a cross.

Jesus knew…

He's the source of true peace.
He's the source of real joy.
He's the source of freedom from worry.

Trusting in God doesn’t ensure an easy life, but it means we know He’s walking through life with us.

So how do we avoid getting stuck in a cycle of fear? How—practically—do we keep from getting overwhelmed with anxiety? 

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