Death.....

[Quiet Storm]

You know,

something funny just happened to me. I just learned that a very close friend of mine went to the other side yesterday in a car accident. We met when I was in undergraduate school and he played a very big role in my spiritual development. My first reaction when I heard the news was total shock. I prayed for his family, fiance, etc....and then about fifteen seconds later, I just started to laugh on the inside......because it's not like I'm never going to see him again. He was a born again Christian on fire for Christ and impacted hundreds and thousands of people....so he's up there having the time of his life, telling corny jokes to the angels and waiting for us to get up there with him. That's the great thing about being a Christian.....we don't have to be afraid of death. It's just like our friends went away on a trip because our bodies aren't us...they're just our houses. And we're not of the world anymore, so we don't have to mope and mourn for months because such and such a person is gone forever. Not saying that it's wrong or a sin to mourn, but.... it's not like we don't have hope!!! Man, being a Christian is awesome, isn't it?!

 

[Maharg]

Praise God that your friend was a Christian, Quiet Storm.

I'm sorry for your loss and glad for heaven's gain.

Maharg

 

[EarthMomma]

Thank you for sharing your reaction, it's a very nice testimony. I too am sorry for your loss, and for the grief of his family, but am so encouraged by your Godly approach.

You know,

something funny just happened to me. I just learned that a very close friend of mine went to the other side yesterday in a car accident. We met when I was in undergraduate school and he played a very big role in my spiritual development. My first reaction when I heard the news was total shock. I prayed for his family, fiance, etc....and then about fifteen seconds later, I just started to laugh on the inside......because it's not like I'm never going to see him again. He was a born again Christian on fire for Christ and impacted hundreds and thousands of people....so he's up there having the time of his life, telling corny jokes to the angels and waiting for us to get up there with him. That's the great thing about being a Christian.....we don't have to be afraid of death. It's just like our friends went away on a trip because our bodies aren't us...they're just our houses. And we're not of the world anymore, so we don't have to mope and mourn for months because such and such a person is gone forever. Not saying that it's wrong or a sin to mourn, but.... it's not like we don't have hope!!! Man, being a Christian is awesome, isn't it?!

 

[JPPT1974]

Praying for the lost to become
Saved in Christ!
And become Christians!

 

[walkmeonthewater]

Your firm conviction is very faith-building, and may our merciful Lord uphold you in your deep loss of a friend and brother in Christ.

 

[TheAJKMan]

Quiet Storm, that was a beautiful godly reaction to a sad situation. Sorry for you loss but know that GOd is with you in that "tough" situation.

TheAJKMan

 

[Jaison]

Death of a loved one will make us unhappy. Because we are not animals, God created us with a tender heart. Sentiments will affect us. We are happy when there is love. On the death of a loved one how can we be happy? Bible also says that.
We all like to be in Heaven. For me , If Jesus call me to Heaven now I am ready, I will leave everything behind and go to Him. But My Wife and my daughters will cry , I am sure. How could they laugh at my demise since they love me so much ?.