1 Corinthians 15:10 – “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me has not been in vain. In fact, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God with me.” 

As I read, prayed, and meditated on the Word today, I was drawn to several thoughts that encouraged my heart.

1 Corinthians 15:10, Paul declared who he was, which was the direct result of grace!   God’s amazing grace made him who he had become.   That is a vital revelation we sometimes overlook.   Every facet and experience is being used to shape us into the person God desires.   If we cooperate rather than complain and resist, we are transformed rightly.  If we persist in resisting God, we are transformed negatively. 

Grace shapes us. Although it is a free gift, Grace requires our cooperation and willingness to submit to accomplish its work. 

• Resurrection requires death to be a reality.  
• Had Jesus not died, He could not be resurrected. 
• Had He not died, we would be without hope. 
• But equally true if He were not resurrected, we would be without hope.

If there is no resurrection, there is no redemption.  If there is no redemption, then we might as well party all night because this life is all we have.  But there is a resurrection, and those who embrace Him and are transformed by Grace have eternal life.

Paul’s illustration of what our resurrected bodies will look like is powerful. Although he said we do not know, he gave us insight. The seed that is sown does not look like what results.  Therefore, what we look like on the other side may be different, but it will be incorruptible and never die again!

One day, All of Us will depart this life via the gateway of death.   But know this, death is toothless and powerless in attempting to prevent us from receiving our glorified bodies.   So, why not live Now in the reality of that coming day and banish the sting of death from our consciousness?  

It is a biblical truth that once this life on earth is concluded, we are immediately ushered into the presence of Jesus to live a life that is True Life!   No wonder Solomon in Ecclesiastes said, “I envy the dead more than the living.” 

What and who I am has only one purpose.  That is to fulfill God’s purpose on earth.  I am to strengthen hands that are feeble and wearied by life.  I am to pull down strongholds and set captives free.  I am to bring honor to the Name of Jesus.  I am to live a life that manifests Christ Jesus.   All else is rubbish. 

• So, set your heart to “Seek God First and Foremost.” 
• Set your heart to “Know Him.”   
• Set your heart to “Obey Him.”  
• Set your heart to “Manifest Him.”   

He is our Life, and the Life He brings is Abundant!

Have a fantastic day in Jesus; this is your day to shine!