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DAY FOURTEEN: The End of Death

As Christians we take it for granted that Jesus rose from the dead. But imagine for a moment what it would mean if that were not so. As good as this life may get, as long as any of us (including your loved one) may live, it’s never enough. It can never be enough. 

This is not as good as it gets! 

Knowing Jesus makes a difference here and now. Jesus never promised life here would be without pain, but He makes a difference. 

And yet this life, even with Jesus, is not enough. Something in our souls knows there must be more. God has somehow encoded eternity in our hearts. And Jesus’ resurrection assures us of that. 

Grief often magnifies our longing for eternity. And that’s a good thing. 

Friend, this grief journey is temporary. Your tears and pain, your loved one’s resting place, your grief—it will all be over one day, permanently done away with. Death will die! 

Your journey through grief is not over after this devotional series. Keep walking. Keep taking God with you on this journey. 

And keep looking forward to the day when death will be swallowed up in victory.

These devotionals are based on Carol Peters-Tanksley’s book The Christian’s Journey Through Grief: How to Walk Through the Valley With Hope .