Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23:4
The 23rd Psalm speaks of the good Shepherd and all the many benefits we receive from Him. One of the benefits is the blessing we have in not having to fear death. Those who have accepted in their hearts, Christ and His work at Calvary, have been sealed until the day of redemption and are heaven bound.
With all of this assurance, why do we still fear leaving this earth? David, while facing death wrote that even though death is near, there's no need to fear it or any other evil, because God was with him. Not only was God's presence with him, but His Spirit was with him and gave David comfort. We can have peace in knowing that not only is God with us here in this life, but He will be with us as we transition to the next life as well.
I hear people say, "everyone wants to go to heaven, no one wants to die." If we continue to look at death, we who are saved, in a negative manner then the quote will remain true. But with understanding, if we know that to be absent from the body means to be present with the Lord, how can we not rejoice at being physically in the presence of Almighty God where there is no more pain, sorrow, tears or heartache? Lets just make sure we make heaven our home!
Remember, death to a Christian has no sting!
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