“[Jesus] will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.” Phil. 3:21 (NIV) It is extremely encouraging that Jesus will give us bodies like his and we will be his Bride. Here are 6 fantastic features of our future bodies:
- We will shine brightly, like Jesus’ body does. We will have glorious bodies like Jesus (1 Cor. 15:42-49). The Bride will be clothed in “bright linen”, Rev. 19:8.
- We will all be beautiful – no more worrying about what we look like. Christ will present us “in splendor” Eph. 5:27; the Bride will be clothed in “fine linen” Rev. 19:8.
- We will not experience sickness or disease. Our future bodies will be “imperishable” and “immortal”, 1 Cor. 15:53.
- We will not have to spend time maintaining our bodies. (See #3)
- Our body, soul and spirit will be in perfect harmony. We will have a “spiritual body,” and we will bear the image of Christ (1 Cor. 15:42-29).
- We will have the capacity to see God directly and to be one with him, which is the best gift of all! We will see his face, (Rev. 22:4).
For 30 seconds, imagine your body with all these traits. As you reflect on your future body, how does it affect you? Can you let go of your anxieties about your present body?
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