Facing Death With God’s Word

The thought of one’s death can evoke an wide range of emotions especially if the only resource one to face death is oneself. One day, our earth suits will expire. Our breathing will halt. All our systems shut down! What can we do?

The answer is JESUS. Believe what HE said. Rely on His grace! Then, He will be with us in that moment. JESUS has already overcome death, “Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself [JESUS] likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.” [1]

We need not fear death because JESUS took it head-on at the cross and at the tomb, soundly defeated death for us. Yes, “The wage of sin is death, but the GIFT of GOD is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” [2] GOD gives to us eternal life as a gift not as a wage.

We have this promise from God, “Neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the LOVE of GOD which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” [3] Our salvation is based on GOD’s LOVE for us in JESUS.

The day is coming when, “God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” [4]

As Jesus said to us, “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” [5]

[1] Hebrew 2:14-15
[2] Romans 6:23
[3] Romans 8:38-39
[4] Revelation 21:4
[5] Luke 12:32