Reckoning with the Power of Death

Morning: Psalm 55; Jeremiah 17:5-10, 14-17; Philippians 4:1-13

Evening: Psalm 74; John 12:27-36

Ponder this ... Does the power of death rule you? Jesus claims his crucifixion is a reckoning with that power which dominates humans: the power of death. He says: ‘Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out.’ Christians believe the Cross of Jesus marks, paradoxically, the end of death’s power. Rising from death, Jesus defeats death and shows that we no longer need to live in its thrall. When death dies, we really live. Think of it in another way ... Does anything prevent you from really living? Help is near.