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Sunday, January 16, 2011

Victory in Jesus (Psalm 16)

Psalm 16

There is no fear even in death for those who belong to the Lord. As Paul said, “For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” It’s a far better deal for us when we depart and go to be with Christ! We need not fear the grave because Jesus has won the victory over death, and that victory is ours in Him!

As you read this psalm, read also through Peter’s sermon in Acts 2 and take note of how he applies these verses to Jesus’ resurrection victory. God did not abandon His soul to Hades or let His flesh see corruption, but raised Jesus up and exalted Him at His own right hand. “God raised Him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for Him to be held by it!”

“Death has been swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Christian, let your heart and mind and soul soak in the great truths of this psalm. Know that you have a beautiful inheritance in the Lord. Bless the Lord for His counsel and guidance. Rejoice in His continual presence. He will not abandon your soul to death, but will make known to you the path of life, fill you up with joy in His presence and grant you pleasures from His right hand forevermore.

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