Die With Christ

1 Corinthians 15:12-20

The Resurrection of the Dead
12But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. 15More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised. 16For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. 17And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 18Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. 19If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.

20But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

Reflection of Bee:

God knows that I have been praying to be taken 'home' ASAP, for I know there is resurrection after death for the dead in Christ. It reminds me of the old hymn:

This world is not my home, I'm just a passing through.
My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue.
The angel's backing me from heaven's open door
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore.

Oh Lord, You know I have no friend like You.
If heaven is not my home then Lord, what will I do.
I know You'll take me through though I am weak and poor.
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore.

Dear Lord,
You know my desire is to be gone from this world and be with You immediately. For there's nothing that hold me here anymore. Take me home quickly, Lord. Otherwise show me how You may want to use me on this earth.
I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.