Biblical Answer

Facing Mortality as a Young Person

When we're young, it's natural to feel invincible, like we're going to live forever. But the truth is, we're all mortal, regardless of our age. Whether you're a few months old or eighty-eight years old, death is inevitable. This can be a daunting reality, especially when we consider the people we know who will eventually pass away. It's natural to feel a sense of fear or anxiety about our own mortality. However, as Christians, we have a unique perspective on death.

Looking to God in the Face of Mortality

As the Bible says, "Salvation is yours the moment you look" to God (Isaiah 45:22). When we're faced with the reality of our mortality, we have a choice to make. We can either let fear and anxiety consume us, or we can turn to God and trust in His goodness and sovereignty. God is not a distant, uncaring deity, but a loving Father who desires a personal relationship with us. He is the One who gives us hope and comfort in the face of death. As the psalmist says, "Why should you die, O house of Israel?" (Ezekiel 18:31). This question is not just for Israel, but for all of us. Why should we die, when we can have eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ?

Finding Peace in the Face of Mortality

As we look to God in the face of mortality, we can find peace and comfort. We can trust that God is in control, even when we're not. We can trust that He has a plan for our lives, even if we don't understand it. And we can trust that He will give us the strength and courage we need to face whatever comes our way. As we grow older and weaker in this world, we can view it as part of the process of sanctification, where God is refining us and making us more like Jesus. We can ask God to bring any hidden sin in us or our children to light, so that we can deal with it and avoid a physical and emotional price to pay for it. By looking to God, we can find peace and comfort in the face of mortality, and trust that He will be with us every step of the way.