“But Jesus answered and said to them, “You are mistaken, since you do not understand the Scriptures nor the power of God.  For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven” (Matthew 22:29-30).

Jesus is not guessing, but telling us the way it is.  What we are here and now is different than what we will be.  Is your hope in what you want or imagine things to be, or is it on what the Lord is telling you?  Why then the way of this world?  Ask the better question and ask the Lord what it is we need to learn:  “What are You teaching me, Lord, in what You have established in this age?”  What is it we need to learn?

Lord, I do often second guess You and think things need to be the way I want them to be.  Help me to hear You as You tell me things.  You tell me to live in today.  Help me to live in the moments You give me.  Help me understand more clearly that You are making of me what You will and that what I know here and now is that I am to be like You, Jesus.  Help me to be willing to learn and to understand.

Lord Jesus, You have come to lead the way into eternal life.  You have come from eternity to lead us into eternity.  Grant that I would look to You for understanding, and not assume that I know.  You have the words of eternal life.  Lead me in the way of life so that I may live my life as it is meant to be lived.  Through Your grace and by Your mercy, continue to grow in me Your likeness, dear Savior.  Amen.

“Last of all, the woman died.  In the resurrection, therefore, whose wife of the seven will she be? For they all had her in marriage” (Matthew 22:27-28).

People use the law as if has the final answer.  We know that the Holy Spirit told St. Paul that the law was weak.  The law condemns; we all are sinners and therefore guilty.  The reality of eternity is not what the law does, but what the Lord has done in fulfilling the law.  The law reflects the heart of the Lord.  Jesus is the Lord Who calls us to Himself.  Yes, the law reflects the goodness of God, but our Lord is the Way and Truth of salvation.

Lord, You have shown Your light into this world.  You are not distant and far off, but know the number of hairs on our head.  Guide me so that I learn from You and live the life You have given me to live.  Lead me out of the mire of lies that surround me in order that I may celebrate in the freedom You have given me by grace.  Help me to see more clearly each day the truth You have revealed.

Lord Jesus, You have told me that what is to come is not just a continuation of what we have experienced here.  Guide me in the call You have given me, knowing that only in You is there hope and a future.  Lead me to see through the clouds of this age to in live the hope You give me.  Because You live, I shall live.  My life is in You alone, for You are the One who created me.  Help me to live into the life You have in store for me.  Amen.

“Now there were seven brothers among us; and the first married and died, and having no children, he left his wife to his brother.  It was the same also with the second brother, and the third, down to the seventh” (Matthew 22:25-26).

How tricky can we make the puzzle Lord so that we may trap You?  Is this not the way the world works?  Create intricate situations and then put the Lord on the spot?  We do this to one another also.  The fabrication of lies in this age leads us to wonder what we are to believe.  In the beginning, the Lord created all things.  He has come and walked among us offering redemption.  Whom will you believe?

Lord, I have been polluted by the double speech of this world.  This world is filled with hatred.  Lead me out of hatred and into Your love.  Whatever happens will happen and You know the outcome of all that will happen.  Teach me to look to You, the One who created all things, and know that the words You have given me are truth.  Help me so that I am not tricked by this world’s confusion.

Be the One who guides me, Lord Jesus, in every circumstance.  Lead me so that I see more clearly each day the promises You have spoken.  No matter what the world says, help me to trust You above all things.  You are the Resurrection and the Light of Life, and in You is all hope.  Because You live, I too shall live.  Help me to live these words of life and believe them as most certainly true.  Amen.