I Timothy 6:7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

You and I know a secret.  Most believers never want to talk about it.  They don’t want to even think about it.  “I’m not having that discussion”, they often say.  After just having a loved one pass to the other side we both now know, if the Lord tarries, we have a date with death.

Can’t you hear your friends saying, “Why on earth would you say such a thing?”  “That’s just morbid.”  “Why are you being so fatalistic?”   “Don’t you know we’re not supposed to even think about such things?”  “It’s depressing.”  For anyone to say such things, it shows they are afraid of the future.  They may be a believer, but they are not absolutely convinced eternity with Christ will be theirs.  But now, you and I, are just the opposite.  We celebrate the life we have here in the natural world, but we look forward to a better place.  Life truly is just a sojourn for our eternal soul.  Having accepted Christ, we know our life does not end here.  This natural world, though important, only represents a small portion of our eternal existence.  Once you face the ultimate reality that death will come to us all, you become free from the fear of death.  Freedom from that fear is priceless.  If a baby could understand and talk, don’t you think they would be afraid of leaving their current home of comfort and fear being born into this big imperfect world?

Let me encourage you, to let no one steal your joyful expectation of spending eternity with Christ, family and friends.

This promise is for you.

 

*Please begin with “Devotion 1”.  They are progressive.

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Lee Gilliam
Lee Gilliam
Lee is the co-founding designer of Overcoming Grief and author of 2 books and numerous articles. He has been in the ministry for over 40 years. He has traveled to over 80 countries and every state in the USA. His ministerial work involves both teaching and business. He is a mentor to pastors and business leaders alike. He is currently working on his upcoming international conference schedule and we will post it when it's ready. We hope you can attend one that will be close to you!! Please contact me at: leeg@overcominggrief.org