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Luke 24:5 - Why Do You Seek The Living Among The Dead?

Luke 24:5 (NKJV) Then, as they were afraid 
and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to 
them, "Why do you seek the living among the dead? 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   The resurrection is everything, isnt 
it? Its a metaphor for the whole Christian 
life. Without it, whats dead is just dead. 
Over. Finished. Buried forever. No hope of new 
life springing forth.  
   But in Jesus, we have the promise that 
death is not the final word in our stories, not 
only in an eternal sense but every day. In the 
accidents, the bad choices, the disappointments, the 
thousand other deaths that make up a lifetime.  
   The worst death of this kind that Ive 
ever suffered is the death of a relationship. 
Its too painful now to even write the details. 
But someone I loved and trusted with all my 
heart broke that trust. And in turn, broke me. 
Its as if I were crushed into particles of dust. 
It has taken years to put the pieces back 
together. And what Ive found is that sometimes when 
youve been broken and put back together, you 
dont fit back into your old life. At least not in 
the same way you once did. Its like pouring 
new wine into old wineskins. It just doesnt 
work.  
   The problem for me is that I loved my old 
life. It suited me perfectly. And so, the 
temptation even now at times is to look back and long 
for what was. To try to find what I once had. 
Because the way forward is unfamiliar. Like starting 
over, it feels harder.  
   Thats when I hear the voice of the 
angel: Why are you looking for the living among the 
dead? You wont find it. That thing is over. 
Finished. Gone. But see over here? Where you are? New 
life is happening. Watch the flowers appear. 
Listen. Its the season of singing. Dont look 
back. Thats not where youre going. With 
Jesus, you rise. by Gwen Ford Faulkenberry  
   Faith Step: You know that one death, 
loss, or failure that you just cant get over? 
Its time to scatter the ashes to the wind. 
Dont keep them any longer. Its time to begin 
rising with your living Savior. [Mornings With 
Jesus 2020 Devotional by Guideposts and 
Zondervan] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC

Matthew 28:6: Jesus Is Risen: 
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200412-0738.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657