In the book of Revelation, John, the author, describes how seven angels are sent to him to explain what is happening. One of the seven angels says, “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” God, the Holy Spirit, reaffirms this with the words: “Yes, says the Spirit, they will rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them.”
Therefore, the New Testament, which begins with Jesus' beatitudes, ends with a beatitude for God's people.
Death is an enemy. It is the great destroyer. It is a horrible dive, death takes away all of a person's aspirations, the dreams of their heart, and the memories of their mind. Death severs the ties that bind a person to their loved ones. The work of death is relentless, cruel, and merciless.
However, God's verdict concerning His children who die in the Lord is that they are blessed by the Lord. How, then, can that be?
May God allow the words of this booklet to comfort you as you face difficult times.
