MINISTERING TO THE BEREAVED : NO FEAR OF DEATH

Baca:

"Even 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." Psalms 23:4 NIV

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Bacaan tahunan:

Thoughts for the Day


Christians wanting to minister to those who have suffered loss by death need to present themselves as authentic, caring individuals who have resolved the issues of dying so they can live in the here and now honestly with an eternal perspective. This requires coming to grips with one's own mortality so as to be confident in the path to immortality ... to be able to honestly say, "I fear no evil" when confronting death.

Make it a habit to think about death occasionally. It is important to have a workable theology of death and eternal life before trying to help people who are confronting death in their family. We need to grasp the truth that we are visitors on this earth (Hebrews 11:13, 1 Peter 2:11) ... that Jesus has prepared a perfect place for us (Hebrews 11:16) ... that through Jesus death has been swallowed up in victory (1 Corinthians 15:54-57) ... and that He has promised eternal life to those who follow Him (John 3:16, Romans 6:23).

Consider This . . .

As you grow in your understanding of these truths, and they become a part of who you are, God can use you more fully to minister to people who are facing death or who have lost a loved one. Not by preaching at them or giving them a reading list of Scriptures. But by living out the peace and calm brought about by your understanding and perspective. And, if the Holy Spirit leads that way, by sharing your hope with them through words and through the Scriptures.

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