A local businessman was excited to open his new office. A friend, wanting to celebrate with him, sent a beautiful floral arrangement. When the businessman walked in on his first day, he was shocked to see a large wreath with the words “Rest in Peace” prominently displayed. Upset and angry, he immediately called the florist, demanding to know who had played such a cruel joke. The florist quickly realized the mistake and apologized. “Unfortunately,” he added, “there is a man buried in the cemetery who has a wreath on his grave that reads ‘Good luck in your new location.’”
The Apostle Paul knew what it was like
to be in the “wrong” place many times - locked in prison, caught in storms at
sea, beaten, and stoned. Yet he never wasted time complaining about his
circumstances. Instead, he learned a deep secret: “I have learned to be content
wherever I am.” He was convinced that he was exactly where God wanted him to
be, and that God Himself was with him in every situation. One day, when our work on earth is finished,
we have the same confident hope Paul had. We will leave these earthly bodies
and step into the worthwhile new home God has prepared for us.
Prayer: Lord, we are grateful that You will never leave us or forsake
us no matter where we are or what is going on in our lives as long as we are
faithful to You. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Rather, we want to put on our new bodies so that these dying
bodies will be swallowed up by life. God himself has prepared us for this, and as a guarantee he has
given us his Holy Spirit.
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