There are approximately 71 times that reference the word death in the Bible.
Some may see this word as scary. Some may see this word as final. But there are those that see this word as change...
Should we mourn a life? Or celebrate its time on this earth?
This transition from life to death can be perplexing. Do we truly understand the implications? Many have traveled this road before us and could share the details if only our worlds could communicate.
I do believe death is a soulful experience. So, to have a better understanding we must approach this word with our soul and look toward the long term and not the short term of life here on earth.
I have found the beauty in this word. I have found it’s not the end, but it is the beginning of a new life...
I am confident that the Bible has many examples of the word. So, hold that thought, and let’s peek and see where this word might lead us.
“The Bible says that when we are born again, we are new creations, our old selves are dead and gone, and we have new life given to us by the Holy Spirit of God (2 Corinthians 5:17).”
As we accept Christ in our lives many of our old ways will die. When we love Him with all our heart, soul, and mind. We will want to please our Heavenly Father and we will be drawn to live a holier lifestyle. Many of our earthly ways will shed like a snake’s skin leaving the skin behind and thus traveling to the next phase of a new life.
I believe our soul begins a transition to enlightenment. A true and better understanding that we are soulful beings with an earthly short-term connection. Now don’t miss understand we need to take care of this body. To serve our purpose here on earth. But we must let our souls lead. We must be vigilant in pursuing a new spiritual way of thinking and know the decisions we make today can and will affect our soul's long-term existence.
“And anyone who believes in God’s Son has eternal life. Anyone who doesn’t obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remains under God’s angry judgment.” John 3:36
So, what is the answer? How could we achieve a comfort level about this word?
It is working on the most important relationship we could ever hope to build. With the one who holds the key to life for eternity. Find Him! Love Him and look toward this word as a beautiful promise of everlasting life from God Himself!
It’s Him. It’s always Him.
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard-pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. Philippians 1:21-23
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