Revelation 9:6 “And in those days men will seek death and will not find it; they will long to die, and death flees from them.”

NO FEAR

Tribulation will be literally “hell on earth.” Can you imagine not being able to end the pain you are enduring. There will be no escape. It will seem to be never ending.

But the good news is you don’t have to be there. When Christ returns for His church (and He will) all who are in Christ will be snatched up with Him in the air. We believers will be spared this horrible time called the Tribulation. More importantly, we will be with Jesus.

Death is scary for some people, even Christians. Our children can’t really understand death. But if you really think about it, it is really quite simple. Where do we go after we die? The Bible teaches we are INSTANTLY in the presence of Jesus. What’s so scary about that? NOTHING. So, death is not to be feared, if you are believer.

TEACHING MOMENT

We need to explain this completely to our children. They need to understand that death is just a portal to heaven. Describe it like kind of a tunnel from this life to the next. You have to pass through it, but it leads to eternity with Him.

And even if we suffer in death (by that I mean we have some pain or discomfort associated with our dying), it cannot compare with the suffering our Lord endured on the cross for us. He Who knew no sin became sin for us. He suffered all the pain of all our guilt of sin. And now, because of His perfect sacrifice, we have access to the throne of heaven.

In life right now you may be suffering hardship, heartache or real physical pain. While I can’t promise you instant relief through Jesus, I can offer you eternal relief. Won’t you join me on the first ride out?