By Pastor. Dr. Aggrey Soyekwo
Hebrews 9:27 “Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment…”
Death is a painful reality we live with in this life. It is an enemy and it will be with us until it has been fully conquered and thrown into hell for eternity. As it takes our loved ones, we feel it’s cruel arm, and yet we can’t stop it, despite the best efforts in medical and self care in all ways. When the appointed time of our departure comes, we leave. We are experiencing alot of this now.
Death was a result of sin after the fall of man (Rom 6:23). God will destroy sin and death, renew all things and those who believe in Him shall enter an eternity without evil. Physical death then, is a transition from mortality to immortality, the temporary to eternal and a rest from their labours for those in Christ. It’s a glorious time, to be much looked up to, but a deep pain for those left behind. Let’s be comforted that our loved ones in Christ who die are in glory with the Lord. But those who don’t know, nor love God are dreadfully lost for eternity!
As we go through life, knowing that we too will go that way, let’s prepare ourselves to meet our Creator. Physical death is an appointment for all, but after that is the judgement. Death is not the end. It’s a transition to an eternity we must prepare for while here on earth. The Lord calls us to live for Him and His service as we await our appointment.
May God comfort all who have lost dear ones!
Revelation 14:13 “Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.”
Psalms 116:15 “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.”
1 Thessalonians 4:13 “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.”
Shalom children of God.