Donald Cargill, a Scottish believer, was arrested and condemned to die for preaching the Gospel. As he put his foot on the ladder of the scaffold where he would be hanged, he blessed the Lord, lifted up his hand, and said, “The Lord knows that I go up this ladder with less fear, confusion, or perturbation of mind than ever I entered a pulpit to preach.”

If we could see God’s grace and the angels hovering around us and the glories ahead of us, we would never be afraid of dying. We intrinsically have a fear of death. But if we don’t die, we can’t be resurrected! Being resurrected to then live with Jesus in eternity is better than lingering on this old planet. The apostle Paul said it is “far better” (Philippians 1:23).

When you have fears about death, ask God to allay those fears. Study what the Lord says about dying in Christ and living in eternity. Then thank Him for life everlasting.

I am going to a life where I shall no more be troubled with a body of sin and death. I am going to a mansion of glory, that my Lord has prepared me.
James Skene