The thought of death can be scary, but we don't need to be trapped by this fear. The Bible says: ‘Since these children are people with physical bodies, Jesus himself became like them. He did this so that, by dying, he could destroy the one who has the power of death – the devil – and free those who were like slaves all their lives because of their fear of death’ (v.14-15 NCV). Through the resurrection, Jesus proved He has power over death, and that by believing in Him, we need not have any fear of it. We can look forward to an even better life in heaven.

Paul wrote: ‘When our dying bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled: “Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:54-57 NLT). The chapter ends with these words: ‘Be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless’ (v.58 NLT).

Jesus’ resurrection guarantees that we each have a place in heaven. There is hope, even right to the last second of our earthly lives, because when we put our trust in God, we know we’ll be reunited with Him. Death has no power to scare us, no victory over us, because we are God’s redeemed children.

What Now?

Thank God for victory over death. Thank Him that any fears of death can’t have a hold over us because of Jesus’ victory at the cross.