We desperately need a solution to a major problem. We're talking life and death stuff - literally. Without the solution, there simply is no way out. Fortunately, there is a solution, and it's reason to shout and rejoice this day.
"You will not abandon my soul to Sheol; Nor will You allow Your Holy One to undergo decay." (Psalm 16.10)
The Psalmist was confident that he would not be forever consigned to the grave after his life was ended. That confidence was based on Yahweh God's plan for His "Holy One". The apostle Paul, many years later, would reference this Holy One as Jesus, God's Son (Acts 13.35). Because God would not allow His Son to decay in the grave following His death, the Psalmist could then confidently assert that he would not be abandoned there either.
You and I are in a precarious position. It is abundantly clear that nothing will preempt our journey to the grave. Whether sooner or later, that is our fate. And, if that is our ultimate fate, it casts a very large and depressing shadow over life now. But, our confidence is based on that fact that God did not allow His "Holy One to undergo decay."
The solution to our desperate problem calls for some serious shouting and rejoicing! Taking our cue from the Psalmist, we can also declare, "I have set the LORD continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will dwell securely ... You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever." (Psalm 16.8-9,11)
Resurrection hope filters down into resurrection living today. Because the grave need not be our final destiny, we are set free to live life to the fullest in gratitude to the One Who did not allow His Holy One to decay there. With the shadow of unending death removed from life, we can truly live today.
Let's be abundantly clear on this fact: it's not automatic that everyone will one day be rescued from the grave. The choice in the matter is simple, but monumentally important. A decision of faith and commitment determines destiny. And, for something this important, make certain concerning the choice. Let the shadow of unending death be lifted from life today, and make that decision certain today. This writer, for one, is concerned and available to help.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2013
"You will not abandon my soul to Sheol; Nor will You allow Your Holy One to undergo decay." (Psalm 16.10)
The Psalmist was confident that he would not be forever consigned to the grave after his life was ended. That confidence was based on Yahweh God's plan for His "Holy One". The apostle Paul, many years later, would reference this Holy One as Jesus, God's Son (Acts 13.35). Because God would not allow His Son to decay in the grave following His death, the Psalmist could then confidently assert that he would not be abandoned there either.
You and I are in a precarious position. It is abundantly clear that nothing will preempt our journey to the grave. Whether sooner or later, that is our fate. And, if that is our ultimate fate, it casts a very large and depressing shadow over life now. But, our confidence is based on that fact that God did not allow His "Holy One to undergo decay."
The solution to our desperate problem calls for some serious shouting and rejoicing! Taking our cue from the Psalmist, we can also declare, "I have set the LORD continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will dwell securely ... You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever." (Psalm 16.8-9,11)
Resurrection hope filters down into resurrection living today. Because the grave need not be our final destiny, we are set free to live life to the fullest in gratitude to the One Who did not allow His Holy One to decay there. With the shadow of unending death removed from life, we can truly live today.
Let's be abundantly clear on this fact: it's not automatic that everyone will one day be rescued from the grave. The choice in the matter is simple, but monumentally important. A decision of faith and commitment determines destiny. And, for something this important, make certain concerning the choice. Let the shadow of unending death be lifted from life today, and make that decision certain today. This writer, for one, is concerned and available to help.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2013
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