I’m Dead

Yes, the words, “I’m dead!”, can be spoken by a living person. For example:

• A student may say this upon taking a test not studied for
• A player may say this when the opposing team looks bigger and stronger

In most cases, these words are used in a negative sense.

When a person does wrong or is not heard from, he may be considered “dead”. The prodigal son of Luke 15 went out and lost everything he received. Upon his return, his father said, “my son was dead and is alive again (Luke 15:24, 32)…” His father was very glad when he became alive again.

On the other hand, the words “I’m dead!” may be a good thing!

• Paul says we are to be dead unto sin (Romans 6:2, 11)
• He tells the Galatians that he is dead to the law but alive unto God (Galatians 2:19).
• Peter states, “…we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness (1 Peter 2:24)…”

Just as the prodigal son was dead and then came alive when he returned home, God wants us to be alive at home with Him in Heaven.

Only by remaining dead to sin are we spiritually alive and able to be at home in Heaven with Him!

How are you dead, spiritually or to sin?