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Day by Day Devotional - Year 4 of 5
Devotional: December 12th

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1 Corinthians 15:51-58; ; 1 Corinthians 16:1-9

This authoritative exposition of the doctrine of the resurrection would not be complete without a final revelation: all believers will not pass through the sleep of death. The living will not be forgotten when Christ returns. "In the twinkling of an eye" the amazing transformation will occur that will make each one ready for the presence of God. Just as, in the parable, the guests at the royal wedding had to exchange their rags for a glorious garment (Matthew 22:1-46), dead and alive will put on an incorruptible, immortal body. Then the victory of Christ over death, of which He gave evidence through His own resurrection, will have its mighty fulfilment in His own people. Like every truth, this "mystery" must have a practical outcome in the life of each redeemed person. Our hope is sure (Hebrews 6:19); let us also be "stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord". Our work will never be in vain if it is done "in the Lord" (v. 58, answer to v. 32). Even if no fruit is visible on earth, there is a result at the resurrection.

Ch. 16 provides an example of Christian service: the collection on the first day of the week. It was very important to the heart of the apostle and to the heart of the Lord.

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