Passing
through death’s door can be a terrifying thought if we don’t believe what Jesus
said about it. What will it be like? The Bible says death for the Christian is
like sleeping. When Lazarus died, Jesus compared it to sleep (John 11:13). Paul
also referred to a believer's death as sleep (1 Cor. 15:51). It doesn't hurt when
you go to sleep, does it? No. In fact, many people look forward to sleeping.
A
little boy asked his mother what death was like. She said, "Do you
remember when you fell asleep in the living room? Your father picked you up and
carried you to your bedroom. When you woke up, you found yourself in another
room. Death for a Christian is like that. You go to sleep in one room and
wake up in another room. You fall asleep
on earth and wake up in heaven."
Jesus took the sting out of death for those
who love Him, so you don’t need to be afraid of it (1 Cor. 15:55, Heb. 2:15). Our body stays behind
awaiting resurrection but our spirit immediately goes to be with the Lord. To
be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord (2 Cor. 5:8). Click here to
find out how you can find peace with God. www.makinglifecount.net
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