GLORY HERE AND THERE

READING: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:35-44

Verse 40: “There are also celestial bodies and terrestrial bodies; but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.”

Upon reading this verse it is very easy for a person’s thoughts to go immediately to the glory of the celestial. The celestial glory is so full of promise and provides such a great hope for the future. We can also be blessed, however, by noticing the glory of the terrestrial body. Psalm 139 says we are fearfully and wonderfully made. 1 Corinthians 6:19 tells us our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit who is in us. Also according to 1 Corinthians 15, the final function of the natural body is its use as seed for the spiritual body. The Lord established all that He created to have worth and value, and to serve godly purpose. It was all made to honor him even to the point of the rocks crying out if need be. Therefore, we have no reason to expect less of the bodies He has granted us even in this life. The gift of our terrestrial bodies to be used for the glory of kingdom dedication and service is good reason to praise Him. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. What thoughts do you have about the glory of our celestial bodies?

2. How do you see your terrestrial body functioning gloriously?