Biblical Answer

Confronting Our Own Mortality

When we're forced to confront our own mortality, we often experience a range of emotions, from fear and anxiety to despair and hopelessness. This is because death represents the ultimate unknown, a reality that challenges our control and power over our lives. As Jesus points out, death is the ultimate achievement of those who kill, but it's also a reminder of our own limitations and the inevitability of our own demise.

The Reality of Death

The reality of death is that it marks the end of our physical existence, a cessation of conscious activity that we can't avoid or escape. Death may come suddenly, without warning, or it may be preceded by a long and painful process of decline and debilitation. Either way, it represents a loss of control and a surrender to the forces of nature that are beyond our power to control. This can be a difficult truth to confront, especially when we're young and feel invincible. But it's a reality that we must acknowledge and accept if we're to live our lives properly.

The Hope of Eternity

But death is not the end of the story. For those who put their faith in Jesus Christ, death marks the beginning of a new chapter in their eternal existence. As Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 4:16, "Our outer nature is wasting away, but our inner nature is being renewed day by day." This hope of eternity is not just a vague idea or a comforting myth; it's a reality that's rooted in the promise of God's Word. And it's a hope that can give us the courage and strength to face our mortality with confidence and hope, rather than fear and despair. By acknowledging the reality of death and embracing the hope of eternity, we can live our lives with purpose and meaning, even in the face of our own mortality.