Philippians 3:11. “If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.”
RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD. Uncertainty may be there as to how one will die Or if the Rapture takes place before death happens. We don’t have death’s key – One greater than I Has designed my life to fit His own pattern More important than my death is the assurance of life I know the resurrection is a fact When God chooses, whether in day or in night Resurrection is sure – the way of death is just the first act.
How I meet God – whether by a slow process or fast Of this I am positively assured Resurrection comes, and death, when it has passed Gives way to God’s resurrection power So how one dies isn’t cause for deep concern God allows it in a way to bring Him glory My body will be raised and when to it the soul returns Then we’ll understand more of life’s story.
It is enough for me now to be sure of resurrection The time and manner are all in God’s hands I am humbled to know when I received salvation I became part of God’s infinite plan It is not with uncertainty or any kind of doubt That I am not able to fully explain The day or the hour when the Lord gives a shout And the Church is raised to meet Him.
It affects me today in several ways My conduct and practice are in view Of the coming resurrection when on that remarkable day All the ties to the earth we will eschew The purifying effect is that in deed and thought My attention is directed to Him Who opened doors to new life when with His blood He bought; A bride and gave His own life to them.
“Father God: this day is another to be used in Thy service. Already I have been considering this may be the day Thou hast chosen for the Lord to come for us. I am humbled before Thee to consider that I am part of that resurrection already. Accept my thanks, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”