Our bodies are affected by sin, not only our own sinfulness, but also the sinfulness of our fellow man. Disease, infirmities, aging and death are part of every human's life. Yet God has provided for "those who are in Christ Jesus" (Romans 8:1). He has given us of His Spirit. As His children, we no longer live in slavery to the fear of death, but we are "waiting eagerly" (Romans 8:23) for the fulfillment of the Spirit's purpose for indwelling us--the redemption and resurrection of our "mortal bodies." No matter what tragedy may happen to us physically, we are alive with hope, for our Redeemer lives. And, because He lives, we, His children, shall also live. Selah.