Death and Life

I Thessalonians 4:13-14 says "Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 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." I have often wondered how people who don't believe in God or heaven and hell are able to handle it when someone they love dies. It's always hard when someone you love passes away, but it makes it a little easier for a Christian who knows their loved one was also a Christian. We don't need to grieve as those who have no hope. We can celebrate the fact that our loved one is now in heaven with God. I hold onto the hope that I will see my loved ones again either when I die or when the Lord returns. It's too late once you die to make things right with God. It's sad when someone waits too long and dies without knowing the Lord. Don't let that happen to you! Ask God into your heart and accept His gift of eternal life in heaven! Then tell everyone you know and love so that you all have the promise of being together again one day.

I John 2:6 says "Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did." It can be intimidating to think we need to walk as Jesus did if we claim to be a Christian. Jesus was perfect. How can we be perfect? It's impossible! The thing to look at though is this: Jesus lived as a human here on earth. He experienced everything we do. He understands everything we are going through, and He is willing to help us! You don't need to do things on your own. You CAN walk as Jesus did because He will help you!