1Kings 17:21 - Then he stretched himself out on the boy three times and cried to the Lord, “O Lord my God, let this boy's life return to him!”
Most is us assume our life will last for decades, and plan/prepare for a long life, but life is way more fragile than that. We seldom realize how many times we are spared from death.
After graduating high school I worked for a gas station at nights. It was a second job to help make money for college, and I enjoyed it. Many months later, a story about a guy I graduated with came out, as part of a court case in a murder trial. It was revealed that the their intentions were to steal a car, rob the ga station I worked at, and head off toward Florida. What ended up happening was that they stole a car with an old man still in it, killed the old man and dumped his body, and got scared - skipping the robbery and running out of state. Clearly, I'd they had continued the plan and robbed us that night, they would have killed me as well. God had spared my life that night and I never knew it until later.
God has spared our lives many times, probably more than we will ever know thru timing and circumstances. Maybe the right doctor happened to be there, or the car that would have hit us was delayed, or we didn't get to have that excessive drink. Whatever it was, God spared us and we had nothing to do with it. It was simply His protection.
How much more is it the case when it comes to sin an salvation. We were near death, and not able to save ourselves. But God acted even without us knowing about it, choosing to save our lives anyways. He covered our dead bodies of sin with his life-giving body of grace. And those of us who have surrendered our lives to him have survived a near-death experience.
Easter is a day to remember our near death experiences and celebrate our new life. Much like the boy Elijah saved, we too were dead and saves by the power of Jesus. Take time today to celebrate His power and passion to save you today.
How will you show your gratitude to Jesus for saving your life?
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