"And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.
And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death."
Revelation 20:13-14
Everyone being resurrected and judged is something that we should consider and prepare for, and I definitely don't want to diminish that, but what was interesting to me today is the second verse where it talks about "the second death" with death and hell being cast into the lake of fire. I love that idea of the death of death, probably because it is one of the biggest fears we have in life. :)
Normally the term "second death" means a permanent separation from God though, and death going away means that our days of probation are over, no more do-overs. :) Which brings us back to the beginning. Today, let's be thankful for our lives and Christ's gift to us, allowing us the time to repent, including death. Let's be diligent and take advantage of this life, working to repent and improve.
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