A prayer for when you fear death
By Greg Laurie
“The LORD is my light and my salvation – who shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – who shall I fear? “- Psalm 27:1
Have you ever been stung by a bee? It’s not a fun experience. But although it is painful for the person stung, it is fatal for the bee.
When a bee stings a person, it can no longer take out its little sting. It’s a unique experience for them. They better think carefully about who they’re going to sting, because once they do, they won’t survive.
When a bee stings you, not only does its sting stay in you, but also part of its abdomen and digestive tract, as well as its nerves and muscles. This massive abdominal rupture kills the bee shortly after.
This is what happened when Jesus died on the cross. In his continuing hatred for the Son of God, Satan thought it would be a good idea for Jesus to be betrayed, arrested, beaten to within an inch of his life, then crucified and put to death on a Roman cross. The devil said, “This is my time. I’m going to steal it. I will have a role in his death. When he dies, it’s the end of him. »Everything went according to Satan’s plan and, like a bee, he flew away thinking he had succeeded.
But everything was also happening according to God’s plan and death’s help was its own defeat. As 1 Corinthians 15:54–55 says: “Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?
Where is the sting of death for the believer? He is torn, because at the cross, Jesus removed the sting of death. This is a great truth. As Christians, we no longer need to fear death, for our soul will live forever with Christ.
Dear Lord, we will face many terrifying events throughout this life, but let us never forget that the ultimate victory belongs to you. By your sacrifice, death has been defeated. As we continue to walk in your truth, help us to set our eyes on heavenly things.
Amen.
The following is an abridged version of Removing the Sting by Greg Laurie. Top read the full devotion, follow this link.
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