1st Corinthians 15: 51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
God who knows the end from the beginning, and Who always does what is best should be trusted in every prayer, so that His good, and perfect will may be done. Yes, it may be hard at times, but it’s always the best route to take…. [7 LTMS Par 10] In praying for the sick we are to pray that, if it be God’s will, they may be raised to health, but if not that He’ll give them His grace to comfort, His presence to sustain them in their suffering.
He knows whether or not those for whom petitions are offered would be able to endure the trial and test that would come upon them if they lived. He knows the end from the beginning. Many will be laid away to sleep in Jesus before the fiery ordeal of the time of trouble shall come upon our world. This is another reason why we should always say after our earnest petition, “Nevertheless not my will, but thine, O Lord, be done.”
In closing, let’s all be encouraged and strengthened to face whatsoever life may bring, for the Christian has sunny days and rainy days in his portfolio. The blessed hope of the new earth will make all of the difference as we navigate the vicissitudes of life. We therefore end with a passage of Scripture which should cheer our hearts, even as we look to Jesus as the Author and Finisher of our faith. Hang in there, for it wouldn’t be long before time will give way to eternity, and grief, and mortality will be behind us.
1st Corinthians 15:53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!