Dec 9

“…death hath no more dominion over him.” Romans 6:9

Never could death dominate the Lord of its own accord. God is eternal and immortal - that is, above and beyond all death, deterioration and perishing. Once and for a brief time, to atone for humanity’s sin, Jesus submitted to the power of death. He took upon Himself our sins and consented to be placed under the authority of death, to represent us, act on our behalf, and deliver us from the yoke and retribution of our sin and iniquities. His sacrifice purchased life eternal for all who believe and trust in Him. Death and the grave however, could not hold the Lord. His Lordship, His personal sinlessness and His authority placed Him beyond death’s holding power and grip. He rose from the dead, defying and conquering death, hell and the grave! Never again will death be permitted to hold dominion over the Lord Jesus Christ, never again will He submit to it – and because of what Jesus did, you and I, through faith and obedience in Him, can also escape the grasp of death. His Word promises that He is coming to take us where He is, into eternal peace and rest, and on that day, we will be changed from this mortal existence to become immortal beings, and shout with joy and glory: “Oh death where is thy sting? Oh grave where is thy victory.”


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