Death is not final - it is just a doorway

"Yea, 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".       Psalm 23:4    NKJV

The world over, many people are afraid of death and conversation about this subject is often avoided. It's not that we don't know that we will die someday, it's just that we don't want to think about it. Woody Allen sums it up, 'I'm not afraid to die, I just don't want to be there when it happens.' In a way, he sums up the feelings of most people.

It's similar for the Christian but we view it differently. We don't wish to dwell on the subject but, we have no need to be afraid of it. Death is only a doorway - a doorway to heaven and Jesus. David viewed it as not fearful at all. In the valley of the shadow of death, our Shepherd is right there with us so, there is no need to fear at all. The sting of death is unconfessed sin but, Jesus has taken our sins away when He died on the cross, so that sting is no longer able to hurt us. 

We may not like the thought of death, especially if we have received a bad diagnosis and the prognosis is not good. Fear can kick in but, so can peace. I used to work in a hospice and my job was speaking with dying patients and their families. It was amazing to see how patients responded to the news. Yes, many were fearful but as they spoke about it, a kind of peace came upon them. I was privileged to be able to speak to them about Jesus and many over the 10 years I was there, accepted Jesus. 

Death is not final. Those who know Jesus as their Lord, go directly to Him and that wonderful life begins. Sadly, those who don't know Jesus or refuse to believe in Him, also have eternity but, this is eternity without Jesus and their friends and family, and there are no second chances to change their minds.

This is why it is so important to prepare for the future and death - the place you will spend eternity is most importance. Ask yourself, 'When I die and walk through a door, what will be on the inside, paradise or eternal death and pain.?The choice is yours

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now

Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen
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