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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

As we saw in our last visit “We are to encourage each other with these words.” Which words? The words found in 1st Thessalonians 4:13-17. Thus far we answered the questions, “What do these verses say?” and “What do they mean?” Now let’s answer the question, “So What?” or “What difference should this make in my life?”  

Knowing what God’s plan is for those of us who are Christians is significant. This is especially true if we are trying to cope with a special challenge like the death of a loved one, or in anticipating our own death. Grief is natural during such times of challenge. But our grief does not have to be flooded with hopelessness. There is certainty for the Christian. 
 
Since Christ, who died for our sins, rose triumphantly from among the dead, we have reason to believe that we too, that is our bodies, will be raised from among the dead at Christ’s coming. Until such a time, our spirits and souls, the real, immaterial part of us, will be with the Lord in heaven. 
 
At the moment of Christ’s coming these resurrected bodies and our spirits and souls will be reunited. In that immortal state we will be with the Lord. Knowing this is the basis of encouragement to all who remain on earth. But we too must be ready for the coming of Christ. Our destiny is wrapped up in knowing Him. 
 
This understanding should give hope and encouragement amidst tears and grief at a believers death. It should do the same for us as we anticipate and face death ourselves. This distinguishes us from those who have no hope, or who have a false hope.
 

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