THE RESURRECTION HOPE HAS POWER

Victory Over Death!

Paul triumphantly declared that death would be swallowed up forever.  (1 Corinthians 15:54-57) When the corruptible and mortal put on incorruption and immorality, these words will be fulfilled:  "Death is swallowed up forever."  Death, where is your victory?  Death,  where  is your sting?"   (Isaiah 25:8;  Hosea 13:14)  The sting producing death is sin, and sin's strength was the Law, which condemned sinners to death.  But because of Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection, death inherited from sinful Adam will  no longer be victorious. -Romans 5:12; 6:23.

Consequently, my beloved brothers, "  said Paul, " become steadfast, unmovable, always having plenty to do in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in connection with the Lord."  (1 Corinthians 15:58)  Those words apply to today's anointed remnant and to Jesus' "other sheep" even if they die in these last days.  ( John 10:16)  Their labors as Kingdom proclaimers are not in vain, for a resurrection awaits them.  As Jehovah's servants, then, let us keep busy in the Lord's work while awaiting the day when we can joyously cry out:  "Death, where is your victory?"


Next time: The Resurrection Hope Fulfilled!

Watchtower, 2000