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But now that he is dead, why should I go on fasting? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me." 2 Samuel 12:23
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.
Not really sure why this scripture is shared for Coffee with Jesus today, but...
Clearly this is the state of mind for those of us who have recently lost a loved one. Though our lives seem normal for the most part from time to time our thoughts wander around reminding us the gravity of our loss.
Even amidst this, we are comforted by the Holy Spirit that we will go to them. We will see them. We will recognize them. And more importantly there will be no more death. Praise the Lord.
As often imagine this life as a permanent but in reality we are on a short term lease - all the time getting ready for our life eternal - which alone is permanent. Guess what, our Lord Jesus Christ reigns there. It is a fully paid all inclusive resort - this heaven.
While our days are extended let us be joyful, remembering our loved ones fondly and praising the Lord for His mercies.
Here's a word of encouragement on the same topic:
For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep.
For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.
After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.
Therefore encourage one another with these words. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
So, cheer up folks. Let us get prepared to meet our King in the air... .
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