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묵상질문

Who is God like?

Vv. 5:1-5 God prepares the eternal house in heaven for believers. Although the earthly tent will be destroyed, God promised us a new body after the resurrection and gave us the Holy Spirit as a deposit, a guarantee of what is to come. How comforting this is to Paul, who surrendered his life for the gospel and also for us! (see1Co 15:42-44)

내게 주는 교훈

What lesson is God teaching me?

Vv. 16-18 Although it seems like the earthly body is wasting away, for believers, the inner being is renewed every day. Despite outward appearances, we must live by faith in preparation for the eternal world to come. The glory of the future cannot even be compared to our present suffering. So, do not be discouraged and live everyday assured of the future glory. This knowledge will renew and strengthen my inner being.

Vv. 5:2-4 Paul eagerly longs to participate in the glory of the resurrection in his flesh. Although meeting the Lord after death is good, it is even more glorious to meet the coming Jesus alive and to be transformed into a holy body. Am I also groaning for this glory? Or, am I wasting my resources and passion by clinging onto my earthly house that will soon to be destroyed?

기도

Lord, I repent that I spend too much energy on the earthly house. I will pour all my energy into the life that pleases you by eagerly longing for the resurrection of the body when you come back.