His Name Is

So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.  Colossians 3:12-14 NASB

We are all too aware of living in a dark and difficult time. Disease, poverty, death and war are spreading all over the world. We’ve all wondered when it might affect us, and how it will affect us. These questions are valid. The decisions we make as a result will have a long-lasting effect. 

But death is an incomprehensible mystery and an inevitable reality we will all face, and the very thought brings fear. 

Some try to manage the fear of death by denying that it will happen. We can say it as loudly and as often as we want—that we will not die—but it will happen when God chooses. 

Or we try to postpone it. Health and fitness programs, medications, vaccinations, and the best end-of-life care are some options. We think delaying death can make us ready for it. 

Then there are some who are determined to deal with death. They have a business-like response—"It’s going to come, so let me do the best I can right now and enjoy my life.”  

Some even take it a step further and decide to intentionally make a contribution to society. Maybe they teach younger people how to live wisely, share their principles with others, work according to their gifts and talents. 

But none of these responses solves the fear of death. We need someone to do that for us and His name isJesus Christ.