RESURECTION COMES FIRST FROM DEATH

Psalms 119:107 I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.

Some think that their Christianity should spare them from the fiery trials of this life. They think that it gives them a “protégé” status with God. My, oh my! I would dare say that Christianity rather secures tribulations in this world. We may not “drink” the Lord’s cup, nor be “baptized” of His baptism (Matthew 20:22), but if we receive Him in this world, and live in Him with integrity, we shall certainly be as He was: a man of sorrow, afflicted, persecuted, reviled and martyred for the cause (Isaiah 53). He said, “The servant is not greater than his Lord” (John 15:20).

Sometimes we feel like we die daily (1 Corinthians 15:31). Sometimes daily tasks and responsibilities weigh heavy on us. We strive daily in dysfunctional situations due to sickness, financial troubles, family issues, but yet, we are meant not to give up. Like King David, we have sworn ourselves to perform the commandment of the Lord (Psalms 119:106), and no matter what the cost, we will continue to the end to faithfully fulfill our responsibilities.

When we feel ourselves at the end of our rope and dying, let us call on the LORD for quickening. Let us remember that as resurrection cannot occurs if there is no death, He cannot quicken us until we have died to our own strength.

1Peter 4:12-13 KJV Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: (13) But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.