RESURRECTION: Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection - Revelation 20:6

I saw thrones on which were seated those who had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony about Jesus and because of the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years. Revelation 20:4,6

Prayer:
For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. I want to be a testimony to Your great love and the Word of God, Lord Jesus, even if it costs me my life. I long to share in the first resurrection and to be a priest of God and You, serving and doing Your will. Use me, Holy Spirit, to be a faithful witness to my family, friends, and people in the marketplace about God's gift of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, so they can take part in the first resurrection and be saved from the dreadfulness of a second death. Lead me today to someone in need of living hope who is open to hearing the good news that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again, so that whosoever believes in Him would not perish but have everlasting life. I ask in the mighty name of Jesus, my Savior.