In memory of Brian Gibbon
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‘Why Christians Need Not Fear Death’
by Crossway
“It is my own eager expectation and hope, that looking
toward the future I will not disgrace myself nor be ashamed in anything, but
that with courage and the utmost freedom of speech, even now as always, Christ
will be magnified and exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ – He is my
source of joy, my reason to live, and to die is gain for I will be with Him in
eternity.
“If, however, it is to be life here and I am to go on
living, this will mean useful and productive service for me; so I do not know
which to choose if I am given that choice.
But I am hard-pressed between the two.
I have the desire to leave this world and be with Christ, for that is
far, far better; yet to remain in my body is more necessary and essential for
your sake. Philippians 1:20-24
“When a man dies, his person leaves the body, and the body is laid
in the grave and returns to dust until the resurrection. The Word of God teaches us that there is only
one of two destinations for persons after death – Heaven or Hell.[1]’
Everyone wonders how they will stumble through life to face
their own death – it is a universal concern and personal consideration. There are many ways man has manufactured the
softening of this reality.
Scripture alone offers the Truth. Because only Christ was victorious over death. His resurrection offers each of His children
proof that hope in His gracious gift does provide eternal life for our souls,
despite the death of our bodies.
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still
prays for you each day)
PS: Find my
statement of faith: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com
(where you will also find a series of beginner Bible studies to
share). You can easily find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google
search for ‘WeakDay Devotion’. (Also,
there is an android ‘Google
Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone. Not sure about Apple.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS (any updates?)
[1] © 1958, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, God’s Word Made Plain, by Mrs. Paul Friederichsen, p. 135.
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