12.13.24. Rest for believers

Hebrews 1-4 Rest

How does one offer sympathy to those who have loved ones who have departed this world? The author of Hebrews offers this promise: “For the one who enters God’s rest has also rested from his works, just as God did from his own works.” The Psalmist also encourages us to remember this: “Precious in the sight of the LORD Is the death of His godly ones.” 

Today there may be someone who will be in this situation. Memorize these verses and have them ready to offer your condolences and words of sympathy to the remaining ones. Your loved one may no longer be here in their present form but God has graciously taken them into His throne room where they can rest and be refreshed. No more tears, no more pain, no more sorrow. They are lovingly cared for by the Father.