Raise Him Up

The WORD today (seehttp://usccb.org/bible/readings/041713.cfm) reminds me that on the last day, God will raise up his followers.

Death is one of those things we usually do not want to talk about. It is painful and scary for most of us. However, it is something ineviable – something all of us will experience in this life. That is why in the gospel, Christ reminds us not to be afraid of it.

He reminds us that he came to do God’s will, and God’s wil is that everyone who believes God, and lifes his life on earth as such, will have eternal life with him. God will raise him up on the last day, from being asleep in this life, to become eternally alive with Him.

As Christ’s followers, we believe that death is does not end life. It is just a break. It is just a sleep. We should have faith in Christ’s words that as we live our lives for God, he will reward us and give us eternal life when he comes again in his glory.

Father God,

Thank you for today. Thank you for reminding me not to be afraid of death. Thank you for your promise that as your followers doing your will on earth, we will be rewarded with eternal life as you come again in your glory. As we believe this, we also have faith that as we pray for our dearly departed, you receive them in your kingdom and we await your coming where we will all be reunited basking in your presence. Amen.

Blessed day!

In Christ,

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