Opus 2017-060: The Not-So-Grim Reaper

Every once in awhile the subject of death comes up in class.  We could be discussion terrorism, the latest epidemic panic, a recent accident or a death of a grandparent.  I have been known to joke about death and I often remark that I am ready to go.  The kids can get all squeamish over the mention of death.  They are afraid of the topic.  So are a lot of adults.

Fear of death?  My first reaction is, “Why?”  For Christians the Grim Reaper is not so grim.  For Christians death means that we go on to the destiny we were created for.  This morning in the car as I listened to Alistair Begg he quoted a verse that every Christian is familiar with.

(Philippians 1:21 KJV)  For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

This verse reminds me of two bedrock truths for the Christian.  Life has a purpose and death is going to be even better.

Does that mean I am to commit suicide to be with Jesus?  Of course not.  It just means that although I am not allowed to cheat the IRS, I can cheat the grave.

So death can be a happy thought, a happy thought indeed.

I am sorry if you don’t understand.

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