Today we are reading Luke 7. In this chapter we read about Jesus raising a widow’s son back to life. “Soon afterward he went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the town, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow, and a considerable crowd from the town was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Then he came up and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” And the dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited his people!” And this report about him spread through the whole of Judea and all the surrounding country.” Luke 7:11-17
Imagine if you were attending a funeral and the dead person suddenly came back to life! Now imagine that it is your son who is being raised… how would you react? This is what we have by faith in Jesus. Not a temporary earthly resurrection. We have an eternal resurrection for everyone who believes. How does this fact impact your daily life? May God give a joy filled heart! Pastor Tim
