When a loved one dies, it hurts — a lot — but we Christians have hope because Jesus conquered death.

A Facebook friend asked me to share a video on my blog. This is for you, Susan, and for everyone else who has grieved the loss of a loved one, who have shed tears of hope.

The good news:

When your loved one is a believer is Jesus Christ, the loss is temporary for you will see the person again. Read these reassuring words that the apostle Paul shared with the church in Thessalonica.

Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 1 Thess. 4:13,14

Yes, the God of hope purposes that we hope too. What is our assurance? One thing and one thing only: Jesus resurrection, an amazing part of the glory story: the gospel. Because Jesus rose from the dead, we know that we who are in Christ will rise too.

In the next verses, Paul speaks of the rapture, when at the trumpet call of God, the dead in Christ will rise first. then we who are still alive will be caught up together with all the believers in the clouds and we will meet the Lord in the air.

“And so we will be with the Lord forever.” 4:17

Yes, it’s tough when someone dear to us dies. Grief is normal, even good. . .as we hold on to blessed hope. You may need Kleenex for this video. God’s grace be with you.

A Story | Tears of Hope from Adam Kring on Vimeo.

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