1 Corinthians 15:54, Death is Swallowed Up in Victory

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1 Corinthians 15:54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

The hymn “It is Well with My Soul” written Horatio G. Spafford with music by Philip Bliss articulated well the hope for the Christian as he faces the prospect of a coming death.

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
Refrain:
It is well with my soul,
It is well, it is well with my soul.

But, Lord, ’tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait,
The sky, not the grave, is our goal;
Oh, trump of the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord!
Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul!

And Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.

Because Jesus rose from the dead, we have the hope of the promise of a coming glorious, incorruptible body that God will create anew so that death is finally conquered. May this truth strengthen the hearts of God’s people to take hold of the power of resurrection to live for His glory this day. Amen.