Due to an unexpected trip out of town, the Song Reflections for the next few days will simply consist of Scripture, a song, lyrics to read prayerfully, and some reflection questions. The devotionals will return the week of February 14th. Thanks for your understanding.
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1 Corinthians 15:12-20 (NRSV)
Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say there is no resurrection of the dead?
If there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised; and if Christ has not been raised, then our proclamation has been in vain and your faith has been in vain.
We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified of God that he raised Christ--whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised.
For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised.
If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.
Then those also who have died in Christ have perished.
If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied.
But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died.
Song: “I Will Rise” by Chris Tomlin
There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say "It is well"
Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise
There's a day that's drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes
Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise
And I hear the voice of many angels sing,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of every longing heart,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the voice of many angels sing,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of every longing heart,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Paul calls the Corinthians to focus on the resurrection of Jesus and the forgiveness and hope we know because of it. How has God demonstrated the reality of Christ’s resurrection in your life? How might he be calling you to dwell even more deeply in its power?
Spend some time contemplating the reality that we are not “still in our sins” thanks to the resurrection. Let the power of that lead you into gratitude and worship.
“No more sorrow, no more pain.” Who in your life today most needs to know that promise in a new and powerful way? Spend some time interceding for those in your circle of contact who are struggling with sorrow and pain today, asking God to bring his resurrection hope to them.