Daily Reflections From Higher Things®

Today's Reading: Romans 8:18-23 Daily Lectionary: Judges 2:6-23; Acts 13:13-41 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. (Romans 8:20-21) In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Our God isn't merely interested in rescuing disembodied souls. God is determined to rescue bodies. Jesus was raised from the dead, in order to rescue you from death. That means that God will raise you from the dead on the Last Day. Disembodied souls can live in a non-material place, but bodies cannot. Bodies need earth beneath their feet. Your body is connected to this earth. Your body is made from earth and your purpose is to care for the earth. Reread the first chapters of Genesis. Where will God's people live after Judgment Day? Heaven is not your home, but the earth is. The Garden of Eden was a preview of God's original intention – merging heaven