You're listening to Encounter, a simple daily podcast to help you find the secret in

the ordinary.

We have 100 meditation episodes on this podcast, but we're excited to announce the launch

of the Encountering Peace Mobile App, where you can hear the entire library of more

than 500 seasonal and topical meditations.

I encourage you to download the Encountering Peace Mobile App today, where all of the meditations

are free, as they should be.

Have you ever been stung by a wasp?

You know that panic when you hear the buzzing around you?

Your arms start to flail about as you try to outrun the little beast.

Then you feel the sharp sting, the pain increasing rapidly as the poison spreads.

You know the pain will subside, but in that moment, it can almost be unbearable.

The theme of this guided audio meditation from 1 Corinthians 15 is helping you focus

on better things to come, even in the midst of stinging pain.

To look beyond the hours of present torture, to the promise of peaceful days to come, victorious

days into eternity.

So to begin your meditation, find a place to be comfortable, alone, quiet, and still.

We will be together for about 15 minutes.

And as you begin, listen and join to this responsive prayer from the Book of Hosea chapter

13, and respond, Lord God, in Christ, I have victory.

Shall I be ransomed from the power of Sheol, the place of death?

Or God in Christ, I have victory?

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