"Power Point"

"But unto thee have I cried, O LORD; and in the morning shall my prayer prevent thee." (Psalms 88:13)
I hope you realize that "Day Two" did not represent January 2nd, it was meant to imply the day after death; or in the case of being totally accurate, a brand new glorious day! Did you get the point? Don't think that you will be laying around waiting for something to happen, because it's going to be as quick as taking another breath; you will release this life in your last breath, and take on your new life in your next. In anticipation of what comes next, we have to prepare not only our hearts, but we must also prepare this mind. You have no doubt heard the term, "A mind is a terrible thing to waste," well I have a little twist on that phrase, how about, 'It's a terrible thing to waste a mind.' To make my point perfectly clear, I would like to use the word "prevent" that is in the verse above. It is the Hebrew word 'qadam,' which is a verb, or for those not so into word functions, it is a word to describe an action, state, or occurrence. In the English language, prevent is usually meant in a way of keeping something from happening; but it also means, 'go before,' as in to come before, or in the case of the point I wish to make: To anticipate or counter in advance. It is actually quite simple, and Jesus spoke about it in terms that are very familiar to most of us, saying, "Count the cost." (Luke 14:28) This is actually where we get to put our minds to good use, and actually work something out in advance. Have you counted the cost? Really? Thinking about the title again above this Psalm in my Bible, it says, "A Prayer for Deliverance From Death." We have just determined that nothing happens in the grave, so that's not where anything happens, not even death. This body might be destroyed, by either the worms or by fire, but our soul continues to live on, even after our physical death occurs. As with anything worth waiting for, we generally anticipate what it will be like when it happens; that's what I am talking about, it's all about putting everything in the right perspective, in order to counter in advance anything that might persuade you against what you are really waiting for to happen. It is a lot like when Jesus prayed in the garden, saying, "Nevertheless, not my will, but thine, be done." (Luke 22:42) It was a forgone conclusion that He had already determined in His mind; no matter what His present feelings might conjure up, His mind had already won that battle beforehand. When we are talking about being delivered from death, we are speaking of the grave as death, not the actual act of dying. In the point of this particular verse, the only deliverance from death is assured by God; and if you want to feel secure in your deliverance from death, then you're assurance is God, because He has the Power to deliver you from death...
"How the king rejoices in your strength, O LORD! He shouts with joy because you give him victory. For you have given him his heart's desire; you have withheld nothing he requested. [Interlude] You welcomed him back with success and prosperity. You placed a crown of finest gold on his head. He asked you to preserve his life, and you granted his request. The days of his life stretch on forever. Your victory brings him great honor, and you have clothed him with splendor and majesty. You have endowed him with eternal blessings and given him the joy of your presence." (Psalms 21:1-6) NLT