When Empty is Full and Full is Empty

There is an empty in life that is of the greatest significance. It was handed down to us and we are so very full of it.[1]

There is a full in life that is of the greatest significance. In and of ourselves, we cannot enter into it, because we are so very empty.[2]

The one who introduced empty to us was so full of himself that he rebelled against God and was cast down.[3]

The One who brings full to us emptied Himself in obedience to God and was lifted up.[4]

Because the tomb was empty, full has been made possible.[5]

Had the tomb been full, empty would have prevailed.[6]

Hallelujah, He is risen, just as He said.[7]

[1] 1 Peter 1:18

[2] Col 2:10

[3] Isaiah 14:12-15

[4]Phil 2:7-10

[5] Rom 6:4

[6] 1 Cor 15:17

[7] Matt 28:5-6

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