What hope we have in Christ’s resurrection! In Philippians 3:21, Paul declares, “Our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly bodies to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.” What a promise! Our frail, perishable bodies will one day shine like Christ’s resurrected body. This is the certain hope of every believer.

Our bodies, sown in weakness, will be raised in power. Paul unpacks this in 1 Corinthians 15:42-44: “What is sown is perishable; what is raised is imperishable. It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body.” From dust to glory, from Adam’s image to Christ’s—this is God’s sure promise.

Consider your own body—its aches, its frailties. We’re made in the image of the man of dust, Adam. But because Christ, the last Adam, rose from the dead, we will bear the image of the man of heaven. Our lowly bodies will be transformed, not by our strength, but by the same power that raised Jesus and set Him above all things (Ephesians 1:19-20).

This hope isn’t about worldly dreams—health, wealth, or fame. No, it’s far greater. The Lord is tuning our hearts for glory through His Word, prayer, and even the trials we face. As we await Christ’s return, we long for the day He makes all things new. Romans 8:11 assures us, “If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he… will also give life to your mortal bodies.”

Isn’t this a reason to rejoice? In our weakness, we’re forgetful, prone to doubt. Yet God strengthens us through His means of grace—His Word, the Supper, our prayers together. Our hope rests not in ourselves but in Christ’s completed work. He rose, and because He lives, we will live in glory.

Reflection: Consider your weary body, your daily struggles, maybe the pain you don’t share. Philippians 3:21 promises that Christ will transform your lowly body to be like His glorious one. That’s not just a future hope; it changes how you live today. When you feel weak—physically, emotionally, spiritually—remember this: the power that raised Jesus lives in you. So, this week, try something. When you’re tempted to despair over your limitations, pause and thank God for His promise of transformation. Let it fuel your worship at the Lord’s Table or your kindness to a coworker. Your body will one day shine like Christ’s—let that truth give you strength to persevere. Keep your eyes on Him, beloved, and live for the glory that’s coming.