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Assurance of Eternity

Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. — 1 Thessalonians 4:13

The holiday season is a time when we gather as friends and family. These are often times when special memories are made. But for some people this holiday season is filled with sorrow and heartache. For example, the Christmas holidays may rekindle a sense of grief as you remember a loved one who has died. At such times when the rest of the world is celebrating--grief can fill us with a sense of deep sorrow and even lead us to hopelessness and despair.

Paul reminds us as believers in Christ that although we might grieve, we do not grieve "like the rest of men, who have no hope." Why not? Because "we believe that Jesus died and rose again." Jesus came into this world not only as a baby born in a manger. He came to conquer sin, which he did on the cross, and he came to defeat death, which he did through his resurrection.

Because of Christ we have the hope of life eternal and the promise that one day we will celebrate his coming again. This is the hope of all believers, including those who have died. In this Christmas season, may you find comfort in the promise of celebrating together with your loved ones again in God's presence and best of all with the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Lord, thank you for eternal life and the assurance that our loved ones who have died in you are with you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Rev. Isaac G. Y Bangalu Founder & CE

Couples & Singles Network for Christ Initiative

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