Do you fear Death?

If you have not accepted Jesus as your savior, death is a dark place that should be feared. If you do belong to Him, then death becomes just a shadow because death is now your doorway to all that heaven offers you.

John 3:16 (New International Version)

 ¹⁶"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Psalm 23

A psalm of David.

 ¹ The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

 ² He makes me lie down in green pastures,
       he leads me beside quiet waters,

 ³ he restores my soul.
       He guides me in paths of righteousness
       for his name's sake.

 ⁴ Even though I walk
       through the valley of the shadow of death,  
       I will fear no evil,
       for you are with me;
       your rod and your staff,
       they comfort me.

 ⁵ You prepare a table before me
       in the presence of my enemies.
       You anoint my head with oil;
       my cup overflows.

 ⁶ Surely goodness and love will follow me
       all the days of my life,
       and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
       forever.

"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared
for those who love him" but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit (1 Corinthians 2:9-10).

Do you fear death or dying? Or do you worry about end of life issues?

Many people, including Christians, are afraid of death or afraid of dying. In fact many people are consumed by the fear of death and dying. Or they are afraid of suffering as they die.

Other common fears people have are that they will be a burden to others in their last years, or that their spouse or children who are left behind will suffer.

If you too worry about or fear dying, take some time to read and meditate on the passages in this Bible study. Pray as you read, asking God to remove your death fears and help you see things through his eyes. God does not want you to be afraid of death or afraid of dying.

When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been swallowed up in victory." "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" (1 Corinthians 15:54-55).

If you have not yet done so, surrender your life to Christ by saying the following as a prayer: "Dear Lord, I confess that I am a sinner. Please forgive my sins and accept me as your child. I invite you to be my Savior and the Lord of my life. I surrender myself to you in the name of Jesus Christ."

If you prayed with sincerity, Christ accepted you into his Kingdom. You are now a Christian and all the promises of heaven are yours. Welcome to the family of God!