A tribute was being given for a dear friend as he was remembered for his faith and faithfulness among the church. The remarks of one of the speakers struck me and it has been rolling around in my thoughts. It seemed such a simple and profound insight.
He said, “We don’t really understand death, because that isn’t how we were made.“ When we were created, there wasn’t death yet. There was no sin, no falling or failing or decaying. And there was no separation from the Creator. Death doesn’t make sense because it’s not really a “natural” end to time on earth; it was not supposed to be this way. We were created for life.
Sin and destruction are a result of our choice, our insistence to do it our way. We were not designed to die. We’re not meant to be separated – from God or anyone else. We are made for wholeness, holiness, communion with God and unity with each other. But our sin has disrupted all of that. As believers we are redeemed and know that it will be repaired, but for now we experience life in ways never intended. It is not as it should be. I don’t understand loss and I don’t like it. But I believe in my Creator and Savior who will restore us to our intended state, life everlasting.
And this is the promise that He made to us—eternal life. 1 John 2:25
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