Wednesday, December 29, 2010

"Grave Robber" Kickin it Old School



Ever since I was a kid ,death has always been a fear of mine . For whatever reason it haunted me and I recall thinking about what happens after death. Even after I became a Christian , I still have days that it drives fear into me .

When that happens this song by Petra really speaks to me . Reflecting the promise of what Paul says in Corinthians .


1 Corinthians 15 :[52] in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed. [53] For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. [54] When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written:      

“Death is swallowed up in victory." [55] “O death, where is your victory?
O death, where is your sting?”

  [56] The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. [57] But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

This is the passage that we need to hold on to when doubt or fear begins to grip ones heart .

1 comment:

Kathy said...

Before my cancer, I sometimes felt that way. Once I was diagnosed, people would ask me if I was scared. Actually, the answer was "No". God took that fear away.
I was more afraid of how sad you and the boys would feel to lose me, so young, then at the thought of dying. So, even though I sometimes wake up grumpy, I value each new day that I do wake up. I don't believe it's a contradiction that I look forward to opening my eyes, to behold my Saviour in Heaven, as well. Love you, Mrs Reg