Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:52
In today’s society, people are obsessed with staying young. We invest millions of hard-earned dollars into the cosmetics industries, and receive empty promises with every one of the world’s latest discoveries. In this life, everything is temporary, except the promises of God. Our Lord promises in John 10:28, “I will give you eternal life.” The Apostle Paul declares, “I die daily” (1 Cor. 16:31). Just as Paul, we too are dying daily. Our bodies are temporary dwelling places and this earth is a temporary home. We are pilgrims here on earth and before we can get into our new heavenly homes, we must undergo a change.
Our Lord alone will do the makeover. When we came to Christ, accepting Him as Lord and Savior of our lives, we experienced an extreme makeover. Our Lord knew the change must occur from the inside out. Therefore, God changed our hearts (Ez. 11:19). He took out the heart of stone, the one with no conscience, and He replaced it with a heart of flesh (Ez. 36:26). Then He changed our minds, “Let this mind be in you that was also in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 2:5); and united us with Him in God through the unity of the Spirit (John 17:21-23; Eph. 4:3-6).
Finally, He gave us the promise of eternal life. When we move from this place to our eternal home, then we will receive our ultimate makeover.
Pray for Pastors everywhere. Remember noontime prayer, we become one at "The Altar." Pray now for world peace. For we know not what tomorrow will bring.
— Catherine Raphael
