@Mayt 24 April 2021

Christians: Death is temporary

**Death** has been part of our lives. It is **common** for us to hear the **news**, or watch the **information** about someone's **loss**. Last **Monday**, my Mom called early in the morning. She tells me that one of our friends already **died**. That gives me a **shock**. This man just so **active** at the **zoom meeting** last **Thursday**. How come it happened so **fast**? **Yesterday**, at exactly **10 a.m**., my Mom called again. As I answered, she asked me if I already knew the **news**. Having no idea, I asked her what is it? Another friend **lost her life**. In this scenario, it's so common to hear someone's lives got **lost over and over again**. We got shocked how people just got so **energized today**, yet **tomorrow** will be **gone**. Some died too **young**. Some perished **without** any **illnesses**. Some vanished because of **accidents, diseases, disasters, etc.** It's **normal** to feel **sad**, to **cry**, to **regret**, and to **miss** that person this instant. Take this for **example**: Earlier, we joined a family that has a **Father** who will be **buried**. I saw a lot of this event as many people already died. Their Father has been a **good man**. He became a **respectable friend** for all. A **nice father** to his child. A **loveable and sweet husband** to his wife. A lot of **happy memories** they **spend** with this person. Not until the day has come that they will **no longer** have a **chance** to be with him again.

They **cried**, **screamed**, and **whimpered**. Some almost **lost their breath** because of the **pain** it causes. They **cried out** as if that person hear them out. Seeing how family and friends **suffered**, makes my heart in **distress** too. I don't want to be in their shoe. To feel that I lost someone I loved. To be **hopeless** and **regretful** for the future. Some also think: What if we do this, can he live longer? What if we do that, can she still survive? Many **what-ifs**. But that's life. It **ends** there. But think about this... *What if that person lives again? Be with you again? Share happy memories again without the fear of dying? What if that person became so healthy, no more sickness, pains, and sufferings? Can you imagine how beautiful life is?* The **bible** says: *"Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment."* - **John 5:28,29** Yes, God's word tells us that shortly, God will do something that will **amaze** us. Those that are in the **memorial tombs** will **come out**. This is **literal**. Not a spiritual soul will be alive again, but like us as a human. Some of you may say, is this **real**? How come is this **possible**? If you are familiar with the bible... There are **lots of different stories** which show **dead people** can be **given another life**, another **existence**. That makes their family **happy**. Give them **chance** to be **together again**. Not unless they died again. Soon, God will **fulfill** all His **promises**. We can live in a **perfect home (paradise)** without a fear of dying. Can't wait for the **moment** to see all dead will have a chance to live again. Can't wait to **meet and greet** all my family and friends that lost their life today. Can't wait to **embrace and show my love** to those people for who I didn't have a chance to express my affection. The Bible gives us **hope** for the **future**. That even though we're struggling for today, but shortly everything will change into **beautiful scenes**. No more **death, sickness, crimes, and fears**. Everything will be changed into **satisfactory**. Thanks for reading. 💕