Today’s devotion centers on the important theme of resurrection and life, inspired by the words of Job and the encouraging words of Jesus.

In Job 14:14-15, Job poses a significant question: “If a man dies, shall he live again? All the days of my service I would wait, till my renewal should come.” Job’s question is of great importance as it deals with death and the question of the resurrection of the dead. His words carry an underlying hope. The Hebrew word for “wait” implies not just waiting but also an expectation of something in the future.

Job yearns for his “renewal,” a term that suggests a sense of restoration or replacement. In this context, we can assume that this renewal represents victory over death and the restoration of life. Job hopes for the time when God will long for the work of His hands.

Our great hope of resurrection and life is based on the life, death, and ministry of Jesus. In the New Testament, we learn about the resurrection of Christ, which conquered death and provides us with the certainty that God will raise all the dead at the final judgment. Christ’s triumph over death is the centerpiece of our biblical faith.

In John 11:25, Jesus proclaims, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.” These words give us hope and confidence for “the end.” What we know, which Job did not, is that Jesus Himself is the resurrection and the life. Through our faith in Him, we receive the promise of eternal life, even beyond death.

We can live in the assurance that death is not the ultimate end but the beginning of eternal life with Jesus. Let us carry this hope in our hearts and strengthen our faith in the Resurrected One.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/the-end-resurrection-and-life/

The important message from Jonah’s story and the call that God sends to His servants – here are some thoughts on the key points:

1. The role as God’s mouthpiece: Jonah’s story reminds us that our role in God’s mission work is to be a mouthpiece for God’s message of love, grace, and salvation. We can touch hearts and deliver the message, but ultimately, the power of conversion and salvation rests with God Himself.

2. God’s call: The passage from Isaiah 6:1–8 emphasizes the divine call in which God seeks willing volunteers. It encourages us to respond to God’s call, submit to His guidance, and listen to His voice. We are called to decide to obey His will and instructions.

3. God’s love for the lost: Jonah’s story illustrates God’s love for people who have not heard His message. Just as God had compassion on Nineveh, He also has compassion on the millions of people in urban areas who are often overwhelmed by the busyness of life and searching for hope. This encourages us to turn to these people and bring them the message of hope.

4. The challenge of intercession: The challenge to pray for ten people we know do not believe in God is a call to intercession and the development of relationships with them. The idea is to care for the needs, hurts, and pains of these people. It reminds us of the importance of reaching out to them and conveying God’s love into the world.

5. The global perspective: The challenge to pray for cities nearby and in different parts of the world highlights the significance of a global missionary perspective. It encourages us to pray for the spread of the Adventist message in various regions and to trust in God’s guidance in mission work.

In summary, responding to God’s call, understanding our role as God’s mouthpiece, and bringing our love and message of hope into the world, especially to those who do not yet know God’s love. It reminds us that we collectively participate in God’s mission and can change the world through God’s grace.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/lesson-5-excuses-to-avoid-mission-5-5-here-i-am-send-me/