Our Laurelton team in New Orleans arrived safe and sound yesterday, did a little exploring and settled into our new home. Today was our first day at work with expert site supervision from Quint and Christine. We just came home after a good, hard day's work. Now it's off to the showers and dinner before we enjoy some music. Thanks for your prayers.
Today's reading continues Paul's argument that the resurrection is essential to Christian faith. His point in this section is that our faith gives us hope beyond death, which is why Christians are often willing to risk their life for their faith. When we know we're safe in God's arms even in death, we don't have to be afraid of any powers in the world. We can serve others, share faith and stand up for justice, even if the risks are great. God is with us always.
God bless,
Sam
1 Corinthians 15:26-34
26The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 27For “God has put all things in subjection under his feet.” But when it says, “All things are put in subjection,” it is plain that this does not include the one who put all things in subjection under him. 28When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to the one who put all things in subjection under him, so that God may be all in all.
29Otherwise, what will those people do who receive baptism on behalf of the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized on their behalf? 30And why are we putting ourselves in danger every hour? 31I die every day! That is as certain, brothers and sisters, as my boasting of you—a boast that I make in Christ Jesus our Lord. 32If with merely human hopes I fought with wild animals at Ephesus, what would I have gained by it? If the dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.” 33Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” 34Come to a sober and right mind, and sin no more; for some people have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.
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