March 2, 2021

 

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die..."

John 11:25

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Matthew 11:28-29

"Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

1 Peter 1:8-9 (KJV)

Today's devo reminds me of a poem I taught my HS students, "Thanatopsis" by William Cullen Bryant.  Basically the poem is about how we all share the same fate: death, so we might as well eat, drink and be merry.  The lyrical poem also glorifies natural death and makes it sound noble because we contribute to the continuation of nature.  I respectfully disagree because we have eternal life, which is even MORE noble: We are heirs to a heavenly inheritance! 

Please share your prayer requests with us today, Friends!

Until next time...

Blessings!
Ricki Jill