1 Thessalonians 4:14 · KJV

"For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹²That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.

¹³But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

¹⁴For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

¹⁵For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.

¹⁶For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

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Devotional Reflection

LoveJoyPeaceGratitudeHopeAweContentment

Even though Jesus' death on the cross was horrible, it wasn't the end of His story. Jesus died, but He came back to life. Because Jesus rose from the dead, we can believe two things: 1) that Jesus will come back in glorious victory for those who have believed in Him, and 2) that when Jesus comes back, we will be with those we love who have died in Christ.

Prayer

Holy and powerful Father, thank you for raising Jesus from the dead and giving me the promise that I will live forever with you and with the people I love who have already died. I can't wait for the day when Jesus comes back in glory with all the angels of heaven and brings death to an end. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

LoveJoyPeaceGratitudeHopeAweContentment

The fact that Jesus rose from the dead was just the start. His resurrection means that those of us who believe in Him and trust in the Father who raised Him from the dead can be sure that those who belong to Him, whether they are alive or dead when He comes, will also share in His victory over death.

Prayer

Thank you, loving Father in heaven, that Jesus gave me the power to win over sin and death. I know that, just as You brought Him back to life, You will bring me back to life when Jesus comes back. Please use the power of my resurrection to help me live more like a winner today. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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