Day 118 New Bodies | 1 Corinthians 15:42-44

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What happens to our bodies after death? The question has intrigued humanity for centuries, and in today's meditation on 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, we explore the profound Christian answer: resurrection.

The COVID-19 pandemic delivered a harsh reminder of our physical fragility. Many of us experienced illness firsthand or lost loved ones, confronting the reality that our bodies are temporary, vulnerable vessels. The Apostle Paul acknowledges this truth without sugar-coating it—our current bodies are weak, perishable, and imperfect. We live with pain, disease, emotional struggles, and the inescapable certainty of death.

Yet through Jesus and His resurrection comes an extraordinary promise. One day, believers will receive new bodies that are imperishable, glorious, strong, and spiritual. This isn't merely about escaping pain or achieving comfort (though those blessings are included). It's about transformation into beings perfectly designed to reflect God's glory without limitation or hindrance. As Revelation describes, there will be no more death, sorrow, or pain—only the fullness of life in God's presence.

This resurrection hope isn't just about a distant future; it transforms our present perspective. When facing physical limitations, chronic illness, or aging, we can find comfort knowing our ultimate physical restoration is guaranteed in Christ. Our current struggles are temporary, not permanent. Today, let this hope shape your outlook and praise. God is making all things new, including you. Join us tomorrow for more wisdom from God's Word as we continue our daily journey through Scripture.

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Today is day 118, new Bodies.
From 1 Corinthians, chapter 15,verses 42 through 44, from the
New Living Translation.
It is the same way with theresurrection of the dead.
Our earthly bodies are plantedin the ground when we die, but
they will be raised to liveforever.
Our bodies are buried inbrokenness, but they will be
raised in glory.
They are buried in weakness butthey will be raised in strength
.
They are buried as naturalhuman bodies but will be raised

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as spiritual bodies.
For just as there are naturalbodies, there are also spiritual
bodies.
Now, one strange side effect ofall the precautions during the
COVID-19 pandemic was that coldsand flu didn't spread as much.
With the people isolating andmasking, some of the usual

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illnesses took a back seat.
But COVID itself made a heavyimpact.
Many people got sick, manypeople lost loved ones.
It reminded us just how fragileand temporary our bodies are.
Now the Bible doesn't ignorethat reality Our current bodies,
paul says, are weak, perishableand imperfect.

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We live with pain and disease,emotional struggles, body image
concerns and the inescapabletruth of death.
But through Jesus and hisresurrection, we're promised
something incredible.
One day we will be raised withnew, imperishable bodies
glorious, strong and spiritual.

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Now, that promise is not justabout feeling better someday.
It's about being made new in away that lets every part of us
reflect the beauty and glory ofGod more fully.
As Revelation described, therewill be no more death or sorrow
or pain.
We'll live in the presence ofGod, fully alive, with nothing

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holding us back.
The resurrection gives us hopefor today and joy for what's to
come, and, even more, it pointsus toward the bigger purpose to
glorify God with our whole newbeing, now and forever.
Today, let the hope ofresurrection shape your

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perspective and your praise.
God is making all things new,including you.
Pray with me, dear Jesus.
Thank you for the promise ofnew life, new bodies and a
future without pain.
You for the promise of new life, new bodies and a future

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without pain.
Help me live today with hopethat I may live my life and give
glory to you, amen.
Well, that's all for today, butI'll be back tomorrow with more
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