But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep. For since by a man came death, by a man also came the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive. But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, after that those who are Christ's at His coming, then comes the end, when He hands over the kingdom to the God and Father, when He has abolished all rule and all authority and power. For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet. The last enemy that will be abolished is death.
1 Corinthians 15:20-26
Today is the best day of the year. How wonderful to know that the Son of God bore my sin and died for me; how much more wonderful to know that He rose again, death's conqueror! So now we have no fear in death; because He has overcome sin and death, the death of earthly bodies is merely the beginning of eternity in the presence of God. Forgiveness, justification, right relationship with God is a gift, one which we could never earn. It is offered freely to all who believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, who offer up their lives to Him and invite His Spirit to dwell in them. For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus (Rom 3:23).
If you are reading this and have not yet come to trust in God and given Him rule over your life, I encourage you to accept His gift! In the midst of all our troubles, anger, and sorrow, God is faithful and good. He longs to know you and have you spend eternity in His presence, but you must choose Him. One day, you will see Him face to face. Will He welcome you as His child, or say "Depart from Me; I never knew you"? It is up to you.
God bless.
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