Victory for God

Everyday we read of people dying because of violence, disease, starvation or naturally. We ask why life is nipped at the time we humanly think is too soon. This feeling becomes more intense when a loved one departs from this world. We shed tears for the deceased – or do we cry for ourselves?

To most of us the thought of death is morbid; the sight of death terrifying. But it shouldn’t be. As faith believers, we know that death is the passage that leads us to either eternal life or perpetual damnation. "I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life." (John 5:24) The ones who should be afraid are those who sin and not repent.

With death comes judgment – that is judgment for the things we have done or not done for others, for God. Horace Mann said: "Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity." I would want to rephrase that to: "Be ashamed to die until you have won victory for God."

Therefore, when we come to know of death of people, be they friend or foe, famous or unknown, Christian or unbeliever – do pray for their souls to be forgiven of sins and be made worthy to face a perfect God. Pray too that as we struggle to live in this world, we will find the courage to overcome temptation and sin. Our victory is God’s victory.

by Mel Libre