Stuck in the Grave?

“O Lord, You have brought my soul up from the grave; You have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.” Psalm 30:3

Of all the lessons from Scripture this is surely the most precious. David prophesied of the resurrection of the dead to be raised to eternal life in glory. The New Testament clearly teaches us that mankind is born already dead. Paul said of mankind, “You who were dead in your trespasses and sins.” (Eph. 2:1) There is the simple three second commentary on knowing Christ that also covers this truth, “Born once, die twice; born twice, die once.” Those outside of Christ are already dead and will spend eternity in the pit of death. Those who are born again into Christ will die to the old man when they are saved and then live forever.

David rejoiced in this truth, this hope, this divine promise. Psalm 30 reminds us of the greatest fact in Scripture. Christ died for the sinner so that sinner wouldn’t have to die. Christ entered hell for the sinner so that the sinner would not have to enter there. All who believe in Him as the saving Son of God receive the gift of His forgiveness and eternal life. We shall be raised incorruptible, alive with Him forevermore. Oh, what a treasured hope this is!

Dear Father, You have given us the gift of forgiveness and eternal life in Your Son. Help us each day to remember that gift and rejoice in it. Amen.

  The Friday Benediction

Until Monday, my friends, may the good God envelop you with His grace; may you prove the common confession of faith, “I believe in the holy Christian church and in the fellowship of the saints”, and may you be enriched with joy and hope as you exercise that confession this weekend.  Amen

 

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