1 Corinthians 15:12-19

12 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. 15 More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised. 16 For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. 19 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. -1 Corinthians 15:12-19

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Today’s passage speaks of the importance of Jesus’ resurrection.  There are two important components to God’s salvation plan for humanity.  The first is Jesus coming to earth to die for our sins.  The second part is Jesus being raised from the dead to triumph over death.   His resurrection is proof to us that he can resurrect us one day and transform us to something more than we are presently.

Jesus’ resurrection is a sign to us that we have access to the most powerful being in reality.  If he can conquer death, nothing that we have to deal with in life, not even sin is a problem for him.

As you think about all the problems you’re facing right now, remember that the God who conquered death is on your side.  May that give you comfort and peace.