A crowd had gathered on the seashore, and as usual, it attracted even more people. We made our way through the outer edge and looked over the heads of a number of boys who were intently watching a dangerous serpent. The showman held it in his hands, and it coiled around his arms and neck—a venomous snake, whose bite was known to be deadly—illustrating vividly what it means to be born again, to walk in new life and protection that comes from God’s power, even in the face of danger.
But the man seemed to have charmed it. Though the snake flicked out its forked tongue and touched him, it was harmless. None of the evil effects we expected occurred.
The Secret Revealed
Most observers were amazed, puzzled, and some frightened. Remarks flew from every side.
At last, a clever onlooker explained:
"Oh! It's got no sting."
The venom bag had been extracted, rendering the reptile harmless.
The Sting of Death
Why are we afraid to die?
It is because of sin.
Anyone who truly wants to make it to heaven must be born again.
Death is dreadful because it has a sting. But just as the snake was rendered harmless, the deadly sting of death can be removed.
Who can extract this deadly poison? Not us—but the Master, Jesus, the Heaven-sent Deliverer, has already done it for all who are His.
In Him:
“We have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.”
“His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree.”
So death is swallowed up in victory:
Discover what you receive when you become born again.
“O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory? The sting of death is sin: and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Master, Jesus Christ.” — 1 Cor. 15:54 (SKJV)
Pause and reflect:
The sting of death is real—but it has been removed for all who trust Christ.
Receive the Heaven-Sent Deliverer Today
Accept Jesus today and be saved from the sting of death—sin.
“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD; though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land; but if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.” — Isaiah 1:18-20.
“Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” — Matthew 11:28-30
Prayer for Faith
If you want the sting of death removed in your life, pray in faith:
“Master Jesus! Your death on the tree was to save me and remove the sting of death—sin—in my life. Forgive me all my sins, remove the sting of death, and accept me today.”
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