Faith is a living, bold trust in God's grace, so certain of God's favor that it would risk death a thousand times trusting in it. Such confidence and knowledge of God's grace makes you happy, joyful and bold in your relationship to God and all creatures. The Holy Spirit makes this happen through faith. Because of it, you freely, willingly and joyfully do good to everyone, serve everyone, suffer all kinds of things, love and praise the God who has shown you such grace. - Martin Luther


Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Good News for Mortals

Today's God Pause devotion was pure gospel for me. I hope it is for you, as well.

Tuesday, 4/12/2011
Acts 2:24
It was impossible for Jesus to be held in death's power. Impossible. What a strong word. Death never stood a chance. There are times when it appears that death has the upper hand. We hear story upon story of death's seeming grip on the human family. Everything dies: institutions, marriages, friendships, people. Judging from appearances, we could only conclude one thing: It is impossible to defeat death. Not with Jesus. No, Jesus is the life-giver. Jesus resurrects institutions, friendships, marriages and people. It is impossible for death to conquer Jesus. Impossible.

Lord, help me see your resurrection power at work in the world. Amen.
Joel Wudel
Vice President for Seminary Relations, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary

Acts 2:24 (NRSV)
24 But God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power.
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