If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.

Romans 6:5, 8:11 and 2 Timothy 2:11

If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you. Romans 8:11 

I agree with this post on DesiringGod.com that states that Holy Week is the most important week in all of history. While Holy Week and Easter have passed, I do want to read to completion John Piper's 50-day devotional Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die. Today I read reason #41: To Secure Our Resurrection from the Dead.  The devotion opens with Piper writing that "[t]he resurrection of Jesus is God’s gift and proof that his death was completely successful in blotting out the sins of his people and removing the wrath of God."  We are referred to Philippians 2:8-9 and John 19:30 where the text shares how "therefore" Christ is highly exalted and humanity's penalty for sin was paid (in entirety) by Christ's death on the cross, accomplishing via the second Adam what could not be accomplished by the first Adam (1 Corinthians 15). The devotion then shares what all believers should understand, even though many - including myself - overlook: "[i]f sin is paid for, and righteousness is provided, and justice is satisfied, nothing can keep Christ or his people in the grave."  See also Revelation 1:18.  Because He has the keys to Death and Hades, believers have assurance in the promise of their own resurrection - see also Romans 6:5, 1 Thessalonians 4:14, and 1 Corinthians 6:14.  The devotion concludes by first pointing to 1 Corinthians 15:56-57, 52, and 54 where the text describes how our sin condemns us to death but Christ's life and death removes the sting of sin and death as "death is swallowed up in victory."  All are then pointed to John 11:25 and invited to repent of sins, accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, have faith, and receive the gift of forgiveness of sin and everlasting life. 

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My Prayer: Heavenly Father, God, how awesome are You that You defeated sin and death and promise me resurrected and eternal life.  Thank You Father God.  I am not deserving of my salvation nor eternal life.  My sins are great and they continue...daily.  Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You.  Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith.  Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please continue to heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior.  Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin.  Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others.  Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.