“I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob” – Matt.22:32
God is not the God of the dead but of the living. Whether spiritually or physically dead, our true and Living God is identified only with the living and never with the dead. Children of God can never die. Jesus said to the repentant sinner crucified with him; “..today shalt thou be with me in paradise” Lk.23:43.
Referring to his death, Paul said, “For I am ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.” (2Ti.4:6) meaning departure to paradise from this world. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and all departed believers are alive and are in God’s presence in heaven. Death is not a threat to believers ,only unbelieving dead are dead indeed and lost forever.
If you are born again bravo! God is and will be yours forever. He is the God of the living.
Prayer: O lord my God thank you for saving my soul, open the eyes and hearts of sinners to accept your gift of salvation and live, so they can enjoy your love with us. In Jesus name.
Pastor (Dr.) Emmanuel Igwe