“If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.“
— 1 Corinthians 15:19 KJV
Reflection on Today's Verse
Let’s be honest—if Jesus is only good for this life, we’re in trouble. If He’s just a wise teacher, a moral compass, a source of peace and positivity while the world burns—then we’ve signed up for the wrong kind of rescue. Paul doesn’t sugarcoat it. If Christ didn’t rise, if there’s no resurrection, if eternity is a fairy tale—then we’re the world’s biggest fools.
But here’s the twist: our hope isn’t tied to this life alone. It never was. We cling to a Christ who beat death, not just depression. Who walked out of the grave, not just into our hearts. The Christian life isn’t about wringing meaning out of suffering—it’s about living with resurrection stamped into our bones. Without that, faith is hollow. With it, everything changes.
So no, we’re not miserable. We’re immortal in training.
Personal Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You that my hope in You isn’t limited to today. This world pulls hard and promises much, but nothing compares to the glory You’ve secured beyond the grave.
Forgive me when I treat You like a life coach instead of the risen King. Anchor my soul in resurrection truth. Let my heart rise with Yours—beyond the headlines, beyond the heartbreak, beyond this temporary breath.
In Your name, Amen.