Biblical Answer

The Reality of Mortality

The reality of mortality is a difficult truth to face, especially when we are still young. It's easy to think that we have plenty of time ahead of us, but the fact is that death can come at any moment. As the author of the passage so eloquently puts it, "Only one thing is going to prevent you from watching absolutely every person you know die from murder, war, or other causes. Heres some hard news: Only one thing is going to prevent you from watching absolutely every person you know die from murder, war, or other causes." This is a sobering reminder that death is an inevitable part of life, and that we should not take it lightly.

Facing Mortality with Hope

So how do we face mortality when we're still young? The answer is to look to God. As the passage says, "Wake yourself up and look to God. Build your hope on Him. No matter how many things seem to be pressing in on you, be determined to push them aside and look to Him." This is not just a suggestion, but a command from God Himself. When we look to Him, we find hope and salvation. We find that our lives are not just a series of random events, but a carefully planned and executed work of art by a loving and sovereign God. We find that our mortality is not something to be feared, but something to be celebrated as a chance to be with Him forever.

A Life of Purpose

When we look to God, we also find a life of purpose. We realize that our time on this earth is not just a series of meaningless moments, but a chance to serve Him and make a difference in the lives of others. We find that our mortality is not something to be feared, but something to be used as a catalyst for living a life that truly matters. As the author of the passage says, "If necessity so require that they come to pass, you shall be prepared for them by the same reason that you are now prepared for them. Learn to leave others alone regarding this." We are not just waiting for death to come, but we are living our lives to the fullest, knowing that every moment is a gift from God. And when our time on this earth is over, we can look back with confidence, knowing that we lived a life that was truly lived for Him.