Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand (1 Corinthians 15:1).

Paul is about to pivot from worship etiquette to simpler subjects, like Christ’s resurrection, and our resurrection, and what kind of body we’ll have…

You know–the easy stuff.

But before he goes there, he pauses for a quick reminder of the reason we’re all here in the first place.

Thanks, Paul. You’re a real mensch.

I am so very thankful that God had folks like me in mind when he gave us Scripture. He knows my tendency to drift, to get caught up in minor things and forget the main point. He knows that I am the inspiration for the dog chasing squirrels meme.

And He loves me anyway.

So He reminds me.

And though I know you don’t need the reminder, I appreciate your patience with me.

Happy Friday, Beloved