DISCUSSING DEATH

DISCUSSING DEATH“The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.– Psalm 90:10″So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”–Psalm 90:12
Most people don’t want to think about death– as though that might hold it back for a while. But I believe it’s better to think about it than to pretend it will never happen. I’m not suggesting that you call your friends and invite them over for chips and dip to chat about death. I doubt that you would have many takers. But neither should  we live as though we will never die. Death is a fact that the Bible keeps before us–‘And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:” (Heb. 9:27).
As Christians we can actually think of death in a favorable light, rather than something dreadful. For us “to die is gain” (Phil. 1:21). We can think of death as a friend rather than an enemy, the beginning rather than the end, gain rather than loss. The best day of a Christian’s life is his last day on earth. Death is the funeral of all our suffering and sorrow. Death can’t hurt us, separate us from Christ, destroy our hope, or affect our eternal destiny. Christ has conquered death, hell, and the grave, and in Him we are more than conquerors!
On the other hand, unbelievers need to think about death, because death doesn’t end it all. Every person will spend eternity in heaven or hell. And whether you want to think about it or not, you are dying and “after this the judgment:”. Pretending it won’t happen doesn’t prevent it. Thankfully Christ provides eternal life for all who will believe. By a simple act of faith you can receive the forgiveness of sin, acceptance with God, and the assurance of heaven. Think about it!—HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346