Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. -Hebrews 12:2
I recently read of a person fighting late stage cancer who said he was in a “win-win” position. “If God heals me, I’ll be so happy. If He doesn’t, I’ll go to heaven, which is even better.” Even at 14 years of age, this young man has a firm grasp on the amazing power of Almighty God. The Lord can certainly heal any disease, and He can raise anyone from the dead. So we can trust Him either way. This is the abiding message of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Jesus set the example for this win-win approach to life… and death. Hebrews 12:2 tells us He endured the cross because He knew the joy which awaited Him in heaven. This is why Hebrews tells us “to fix our eyes on Jesus.” He not only models the attitude we hope to have in the face of death, He gives supernatural strength to help us develop that attitude.
Yet how can anyone be certain they will go to heaven? The Bible says we enter this win-win state the moment we receive Jesus Christ as our personal Savior. He promises to give the free gift of heaven to those who do this one thing – believe. Does this sound too good to be true? For more on how to get to heaven – click here.
A win-win resurrection perspective frees us from destructive feelings and thoughts. Fear and anxiety loosen their hold when we entrust our very lives into the gentle hands of God. One thing is for certain, we will eventually be healed! Have a blessed Resurrection Day!
