Fears are taken away

My pastor asked me recently if I’m afraid of dying. As a man of 53 years with inoperable cancer, this question was not altogether unexpected. My answer, however, might’ve been a surprise considering what kind of death I face.

I’ve been living day by day for about 18 months now, ever since I learned I have metastatic adenocarcinoma with unknown primary. Unfortunately, by the time I was diagnosed it was too late to treat. So, instead of going through the ravages of cancer treatment, I’m facing death. But I’m not afraid of it because I have a real and genuine relationship with God. This makes dying something to look forward to and not something to be scared of.

Knowing that I’ll be in his presence, worshipping and serving him is all the encouragement I need. I’ve often experienced his touch upon my soul, and I can tell you without doubt that I want to live with that feeling forever. Aside from this, the Bible describes heaven as a magnificently beautiful place with streets of gold, and Jesus has promised to prepare a place there for each of us who believes in him; what more could one want?

In fact you, too, can go through life without fear of death just by giving yourself to God through Jesus Christ. All it takes is to believe in him and to pray for forgiveness of your sins. Once you do you’ll never have to fear death ever again. BRAD BLEVINS

Rogers