“Just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the man of heaven.” – 1 Corinthians 15:49
Right now, our bodies are like Adam’s was. When Jesus returns, our bodies will be raised to life and transformed to be like His. Right now, our bodies age, ache, weaken, become ill, break down, betray us, and ultimately give out. When Jesus returns, our bodies will be free of the effects of age, disease, disability, and death. There will be no more pain, no more illness, no more weakness. Our bodies will be like Christ’s resurrected body in other ways we can’t yet understand, but it will be glorious!
How will this work? Some things we can’t fully understand. Paul explained that just as a seed is planted and what grows out of the ground is very different, it will be the same for us when our bodies are raised in glory. However, what Paul emphasizes here and in other Scriptures is that we are naturally descended from Adam and affected by his sin and God’s curse for that rebellion. However, Jesus came to reverse what Adam did. Adam brought separation but Jesus brought reconciliation. Adam brought sin but Jesus brought forgiveness. Adam brought death but Jesus brought life to those who embrace Him.
And so, if Jesus is your Lord, then while your body is like Adam’s now, it will one day be like that of Jesus. Your glorified body will be sinless and undamaged by sin. You will live forever like Jesus. Perhaps you will be able to come and go like Jesus. You will be able to stand in the presence of God the Father like Jesus. It will be glorious beyond imagination! Rejoice in both your present and future situation in Christ and #FollowJesus