| “…Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death…” |
| —2 Timothy 1:10b |
The only video game I have ever played was “Pong.” Yes, I’m that old. Two vertical lines that one could move up and down. A dot that bounced across the screen from side to side. No finesse, no subtlety. Really quite simplistic. But, in its day, quite fun.
I am amazed at the elaborateness of today’s video games. Fabulous graphics showing armies at war. Heroes rescuing damsels in distress. Amazingly realistic sound effects. Even dramatic music to heighten the mood of the game. It’s all quite mind boggling.
The Apostle Paul wrote about an all-too-real battle when he penned these words in 2 Timothy 1:9-10:
He (Jesus) has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace.
This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.
In this battle, the power of the risen Lord Jesus Christ has destroyed death and Satan. It’s not make believe. It’s very real. We who belong to the Savior have been set free from sin and death. In the distress of our eternal damnation, Christ has rescued us.
As this day unfolds, we should rejoice at our freedom in Christ. And, we should seize every opportunity He gives us to tell others about this miracle of God's grace.
Based on a blog originally posted on Thursday, February 18, 2016
