NUMBERS 23:10 Who can count the dust of Jacob, and the number of the fourth part of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his!
The way we handle death is a crucial aspect of existence. It's crucial to pass away properly.
It upsets me to observe people who identify as followers of Jesus Christ acting as though they are afraid to pass away and arise to Heaven.
I don't fear dying. After my work here is done, it will be glorious to be with Jesus in heaven.
It upsets me to observe people who have already lived a full life attempt to extend their time on earth by spending a fortune, as if they have no chance of going to Heaven.
If we don't act like we believe it, how can we expect the rest of the world to believe?
Your testimony includes your death. It is not a good testimony if you approach to death as those who lose hope.
PROVERBS 14:32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
When it comes to death, far too many so-called "Christians" behave as if there is no Heaven. Nothing could be better than to get into eternal life with our great Lord Jesus Christ as for a faithful and true follower of Jesus Christ.
PHILIPPIANS 1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
If we truly think that we are heading to Heaven to be with Jesus, why should we leave this world struggling, screaming and dragging out feet trying to hold back?
We must leave this guilty planet for death, but this will not hurt us. For us Jesus defeated death and took away its power so it cannot do harm to us.
We don't need to fear death. Death cannot hurt a true believer!
Although we cannot control when or how we will pass away, we can choose how we pass away.
Not just in my life but also in my death, I hope to bring glory to Christ.
The most preferred ways to die are either to pass away as a sacrifier, as a witness for Jesus Christ, or to pass away naturally in old age, after living a life full of victory.
I'm not encouraging compromising to death before it comes to time. As all people must confront with death eventually, let's have no fear to face it when it comes to the time.
ECCLESIASTES 3:2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
There is a best and proper time to die. A time when you have accomplished all your course on the planet and are prepared for being with Jesus in heaven.
Before that, you should live your life against dying. Yet you must not be afraid of dying, never ever.
Assume and plan that both your life and your death will bring honor to God. Make a prayer for a glorious journey to heaven will inspire people to put on faith in Jesus Christ.
SAY THIS: I don't fear dying. I'll die properly and leave a positive legacy.
