“But regarding the fact that the dead rise again, have you not read in the book of Moses, in the passage about the burning bush, how God spoke to him, saying, ‘I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? He is not the God of the dead, but of the living; you are greatly mistaken” (Mark 12:26-27).
God is the God of the living. When Jesus returns, He will judge the living and the dead. All shall rise to face Jesus, both those who are alive in Him and those who are dead to Him: some to life in Him and others continuing on the path of hatred and vitriol. The mystery is great, but God has spoken and we shall all be raised on the last day. Do not make the mistake of those who do not believe. Their unbelief will be revealed when they stand before the Lord.
Lord, this is so simple, but it strikes at the heart of the religious battles that take place in this age. You have created us to live eternally with You. You have promised that we shall rise to stand before You. Help my unbelief so that I do not fall victim to the great unbelief that is all around me. Lead me away from doubts to live in the trusting faith You have given me. Guide me now and always to humbly abide in You.
Lord Jesus, let me not be mistaken. Help me to see clearly what You have spoken in Scripture. You are the One who has redeemed us to dwell with You forever. Guide me to live my life preparing for my final destination with You. Help me to apply all that You teach to my life so that I become like You. Lord, You have given me the words of life. Help me to abide by Your word now and forever. Amen.
