A Scripture and a Prayer: “Jesus’s Resurrection: A Living Hope”

“In his great mercy He (the Father) has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” (1 Peter 1:3)

Prayer:

Lord, how great is Your mercy towards us in our not receiving the punishment we are due because of our sins. But instead, You have given us a living hope, a future and a hope that is only found in Jesus Christ through His resurrection from the dead. And it is in this hope that our future is secure as You, Lord Jesus, said, “In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” Therefore, it is through Your resurrection that we now have this living hope of our heavenly reservation once this life is over. And for this I cannot thank you enough. AMEN