Death

I have been thinking about death lately. I always think of death as we approach the resurrection season. Jesus lived life sinless, claimed He was God and was murdered because of this claim. Five times in one interview the account stated that no fault was found in Him, yet He was sentenced to be murdered. Since He did not sin, death could not hold him. Because He knew the beginning and the end, He lived a life of selflessness and complete obedience to God the Father.

One scripture has stayed with me for these last three weeks is Hebrews 9:27. This scripture verse states, "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment" (KJV). As I meditate on this verse I realize that I have a choice to live a life of selflessness and complete obedience to God as Jesus did. I know death is my future reality.

Knowing that death is my future, I feel empowered by God to live now! Many people fear dying, but I fear not living for God while I have breathe. I know that I will meet Jesus face to face one day and when I do I do not want to be embarrassed with what I did with my life while I lived on earth. I have decided to live my life dead unto myself and alive to Christ. I have decided to live my life without reservations, excuses, laziness and incompetence. I have decided to be who He has called me to be, do what He has called me to do, and go where He wants me to go. My life is not my own because it is Jesus’ now.

Finally, I have decided that I am dead to my own thoughts and expectations. I am exactly who Jesus says I am. I am not my past, I am not my mistakes, and I am not what people think or say I am. I am His, for His purpose and His life for me. I have already died to self and the life I live is lived unto Christ Jesus!
I am found in Him who is the resurrection and the Life, so I have life now and forever.