Today we will discuss in detail the acceptance of death in the light of God’s Word. When we talk about death, we are afraid, but if we look closely at God’s Word, death will show us the way to peace and eternal life.
Death is an important part of our lives, which we can never avoid. When a loved one dies, we feel disappointed. But if we know the completeness of death, we will be happy when our loved ones die.
Jesus said that whoever believes in him will never see death. But how is this possible? Let’s see this. Jesus meant that if we believe in him in this earthly life, we will be counted righteous and will live with him forever in the kingdom of heaven after death.
Jesus died and rose again on the third day, proving that there is life after death. Therefore, if we believe in Jesus in this world, we will live forever with God in the kingdom of heaven after death.
We know that our life on this earth is temporary and our real home is in heaven. This perspective will help us to see death not as a loss but as a profit. From the story of Lazarus, we see that Jesus raised him from the dead. From here we see that the Lord Jesus has the power to work even over death.
God is with us every moment, even in the most difficult times of life. As believers, our main task is to live a holy life by completely relying on our Lord Jesus. We will not fear death because our God has already proven that He is victorious over death by conquering death.
Let us never be afraid to accept death because we know that death is the gateway to eternal life. When we know this truth, let us live in a way that pleases God and let the people of the world know that we have life after death.
Dear friends, now let us look at the following Bible verses that talk about accepting death.
Philippians 1:21 : —
“For to me to live is Christ, to die is gain”
Philippians 1:23 : —
“For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, to be with Christ; which is far better”
Philippians 3:20-21 : —
“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus ChristWho shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself”
Romans 14:8 : —
“For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s”
Romans 5:12 : —
“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, death by sin; so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned”
Romans 6:23 : —
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord”
Romans 8:18 : —
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us”
Romans 8:38-39 : —
“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to comeNor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord”
John 11:11 : —
“These things said he: after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep”
John 12:24-25 : —
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruitHe that loveth his life shall lose it; he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal”
John 14:1-3 : —
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in meIn my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for youAnd if I go prepare a place for you, I will come again, receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also”
John 3:16 : —
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life”
John 5:24 : —
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life”
John 6:40 : —
“This is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, believeth on him, may have everlasting life: I will raise him up at the last day”
Psalm 116:15 : —
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints”
Psalm 23:4 : —
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod thy staff they comfort me”
Psalm 39:4 : —
“Lord , make me to know mine end, the measure of my days, what it is: that I may know how frail I am”
Psalm 90:12 : —
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom”
Revelation 14:13 : —
“I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; their works do follow them”
Revelation 20:6 : —
“Blessed holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God of Christ, shall reign with him a thousand years”
Revelation 21:4 : —
“God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away”
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 : —
“To every thing there is a season, a time to every purpose under the heavenA time to be born, a time to die; a time to plant, a time to pluck up that which is planted”
Isaiah 25:8 : —
“He will swallow up death in victory; the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces; the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it”
Isaiah 41:10 : —
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness”
Isaiah 57:2 : —
“He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness”
Matthew 10:28 : —
“Fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul body in hell”
Matthew 16:25 : —
“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it”
Matthew 5:4 : —
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted”
Hebrews 9:27 : —
“As it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment”
Luke 20:36 : —
“Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection”
Luke 23:43 : —
“Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise”
Job 14:14 : —
“If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come”
Mark 8:35 : —
“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake the gospel’s, the same shall save it”
James 4:14 : —
“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, then vanisheth away”
Colossians 3:3-4 : —
“For ye are dead, your life is hid with Christ in GodWhen Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory”