Some New Clothes

1 Corinthians 15:53-54 “For this corruptible body must be clothed with incorruptibility, and this mortal body must be clothed with immortality. When this corruptible body is clothed with incorruptibility, and this mortal body is clothed with immortality, then the saying that is written will take place: Death has been swallowed up in victory.” ~CSB

We read in Genesis, Third Chapter, Adam and Eve fall into sin in their disobedience to God. It is easy for us to say today, “They had one job! Not to eat the fruit!” But without question, we go through many of the same situations. Never looking at our own actions and saying, “I had ONE job!”  

Adam was given the instructions not to eat the fruit. They had access to everything else except that. It was his duty to inform Eve and they were to follow those instructions. Because of an outside influence, taking their mind off God, the two made the choice to be disobedient. In their disobedience, life as God had blessed them with, was gone. Death was born from the choice they made. 

In life we make choices. Oftentimes outside influences send us in different directions in those choices. And we are responsible and accountable for the results of those choices. As believers our relationship with God teaches us how to take and follow directions. When we choose not to be obedient we are held accountable. And if it was left up to the first Adam, we would all be doomed to the fate of death. But thank God! Because of His love for us, He gave us another chance at life. The sacrifice of his Son has saved us all in that chance! This blessing of life is ours as children of God, but we still have to take action to receive it. 

When we begin to know better, we must do better. Allow what Jesus did for us on the cross to ‘change our clothes’. From a 'corrupt' old suit coat, to an 'incorruptible' better fitting sports jacket! Because of the Resurrection we can change from a ‘mortal’ pair of slacks we’ve worn out, to a brand new pair of ‘immortal pants’, to be worn in obedience and humility! 

And as we walk this walk in our new clothes in Jesus name, those around us will see that because of Jesus Christ, Death has been swallowed up by the victory of the Cross! May God bless and keep you as you continue to journey in Jesus name.

Amen

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