Within a 48 hour period, I learned of three deaths. A former church member, a neighbor, and a former co-worker – all gone just like that. Sadness and shock became my reality. Whenever someone dies I immediately think about the condition or state of their soul. Were they saved? Had they accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior (John 3:16)? It really matters. If they had, then my sadness graduates to a form of comfort because I know I will see them again.
Note 2 self: God offers many words of encouragement concerning death. Here are a couple. For those who have accepted Him, death is merely a transition. “To me, living means having Christ. To die means that I would have more of Him” Philippians 1:21. We when die, we get the 411 on Christ. In other words, we get the full scoop on Jesus – we will know Him in ways that the living can only dream of. It is super comforting to know what 2 Corinthians 5:8 reveals. “Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord.” For those of us who love the Lord, death is a homecoming and the greatest family reunion of all times becomes a reality as we are reunited with our loved ones. In the meantime, cherish the good times spent with our loved ones and they will continue to live in us.
Blessings to you all, my friends.
Daniel
The Note 2 Self Guy