Resurrection Power/Life

Psalms 149; 1 Corinthians 15-16 

“…just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so shall we bear the likeness of the man from heaven…flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God…Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”

1 Corinthians 15:49, 50, 58

The power of the resurrection, not only raised Christ from the dead, but will raise us to new life at the return of Christ. That some resurrection power is available to us now through the Holy Spirit as we serve and labor in Christ’s kingdom. This resurrection life and power indwells us, even though we live in an earthly body. This spiritual power was the key to Paul’s resilience in the face of stoning, battles with wild beasts in Ephesus, and every other form of adversity and persecution that he and other servants of Christ through the ages have endured. The resurrection power of Christ through his Spirit is the first fruits of our coming bodily resurrection. We are becoming now who we will be then when we receive our inheritance and full reward in the kingdom of God.

“Lord Jesus, fill me again this day with your resurrection life and power for the tasks and service in your kingdom, for your glory.”