DEATH is a painful reality. Death by illness, accident or violent acts is doubly painful for those who live on after the passing of their loved ones. We know we will all die one day, yet when someone dear to us passes away suddenly it shakes us to the core of our being. Death is often sudden and unexpected.
How can we be comforted in times of grief?
No matter what stage of grief you are in, God wants to walk alongside you. He won’t push you to move faster or to move on, He will guide you and give you strength for each step. We serve a God who sent His son to have victory over death. Through faith, we can take steps of healing the grief and broken heart. May these Bible verses about death and loss bring you comfort and peace.
Revelation 21:4
‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Psalm 34:18
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
John 14:1
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For 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 Thessalonians 4:17-18
After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words.
