Plan Ahead

Most people consider it a bit morbid to anticipate death, and purchase a burial plot.  Of course, there’s nothing wrong with that part of “thinking ahead,” and my own children may find it surprising indeed when they get to pick where Mom and Dad will pushi up daisies.  I sincerely doubt Mr. Bill will be pushin’ daisies, however; crabgrass perhaps!

 

The resurrection of Christ was a game-changer!  No man before or since has defeated the grave.  Neither power nor wealth nor wisdom has been able to bargain with death – no, death has always had the final word.  Except, that is, in the case of Jesus of Nazareth.  Personally, I’ve always wanted to be one of those who never sees death: “Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.” (2 Thessalonians 4:17).  What joy to hear The Call and just … go!  No bags to pack, no travel arrangements to be made, no goodbyes to be said – just go!  Pastor Tim spoke of where Jesus was buried, and commented he knew of no other man in history who “borrowed” a tomb.  Think about it, how do you borrow (as in to give-back) a tomb?   Jesus made no prior preparation for His burial; He knew wherever His body was to be laid, it was only for a brief period of time!  After three days, He didn’t need it any more -- He gave it back!  The grave could not keep Him, and death had no power over Him!  The empty tomb signifies the last enemy defeated, and gives eternal hope to those who believe on The Christ.  Are your bags packed?  Are your travel arrangements made?  If not, don’t count on your family to take care of these things for you.  Time is imminent.  Do not delay.