This is something I've always wondered about, after knowing a few people who died suddenly and unexpectedly in the last few years.

The Rock's post on his IG last week about his father's passing, that he was "taken away from him fast without warning, like a lightening you don't see coming" and Kobe's death today got me thinking about this again.

It makes me uncomfortable, apprehensive and so sad that this is how people die but I know that's the way God designed it to be. When it's your time, you just go. No goodbyes, no warnings, nothing.


Are you comfortable knowing you or your loved ones can die anytime? Like you could just get a phone call one day that so and so has died.

Why doesn't God allow us to say goodbye?

I need answers from fellow Christians, pls.

iNamiko:
This is something I've always wondered about, after knowing a few people who died suddenly and unexpectedly in the last few years.

The Rock's post on his IG last week about his father's passing, that his father was "taken away from him fast without warning, like a lightening you don't see coming" and Kobe's death today got me thinking about this again.

It makes me uncomfortable, apprehensive and so sad that this is how people die but I know that's the way God designed it to be. When it's your time, you just go. No goodbyes, no warnings, nothing.


Are you comfortable knowing you or your loved ones can die anytime? Like you could just get a phone call one day that so and so has died.

Why doesn't God allow us to say goodbye?

One thing about death is this: it comes to ALL and we can never know the exact day.
Death is the most horrible result of sin on this earth.
We live in a sin-corrupted world.
We have a Father in Heaven who knows exactly what it is like to lose a loved one (John 3:16 KJV).
I tell you, the death of a loved one (or significant person in one's life) hurts. It hurts terribly...and the ones affected by it never forget.

We can never know all of the ways of God (Isaiah 55:8 KJV).
We can only know that He knows best and is still in control...

I am quite sure that U.S. basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his 13 yr. old daughter, and the other people who lost their precious lives this morning in the tragic helicopter crash, did not know that it would be their last day.
I'm quite sure that his surviving wife and children did not know that he and his daughter would die...nor the other late passengers' loved ones.
What makes it incredibly painful and shocking for many of us, is the fact that a man of such an iconic status (throughout the world) for several years, is now dead.
A man who lived almost a "god-like" status, had enormous amount of wealth, fame and noteriety for the majority of his life, now will be in the grave.
It is almost surreal.
I do not know his religious preference nor have I ever.
He is gone for now and my heart yearns to comfort his widow and three remaining children.
She will need the love of Christ like never before, having lost her husband and daughter at one time.
Prayers for the other passengers' who died, loved ones as they also will have to begin the grieving process.

So many people experience the same types of tragedies...and do not get to say, "goodbye".

Which is why it is so crucial for people to know about the love of Christ and His redemptive power. His triumph over death and the hope of eternal salvation for those who believe in Him & surrender (Revelation 21:7 KJV).

We may not ever have the opportunity in this life, to say "good-bye" to a significant person due to an unexpected death, BUT we can treat people kindly, and love on them daily. We can live each day as though it's our last. We can give people hope (beyond the grave) by telling them about Jesus the Christ' love for them and power to save them eternally.

@Eviana, thank you very much for the amazing response. You've touched on many things. I don't feel better about all these but will just have to accept this is the way life is.

Eviana:


One thing about death is this: it comes to ALL and we can never know the exact day.
Death is the most horrible result of sin on this earth.
We live in a sin-corrupted world.
We have a Father in Heaven who knows exactly what it is like to lose a loved one (John 3:16 KJV).
I tell you, the death of a loved one (or significant person in one's life) hurts. It hurts terribly...and the ones affected by it never forget.

We can never know all of the ways of God (Isaiah 55:8 KJV).
We can only know that He knows best and is still in control...

I am quite sure that U.S. basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his 13 yr. old daughter, and the other people who lost their precious lives this morning in the tragic helicopter crash, did not know that it would be their last day.
I'm quite sure that his surviving wife and children did not know that he and his daughter would die...nor the other late passengers' loved ones.
What makes it incredibly painful and shocking for many of us, is the fact that a man of such an iconic status (throughout the world) for several years, is now dead.
A man who lived almost a "god-like" status, had enormous amount of wealth, fame and noteriety for the majority of his life, now will be in the grave.
It is almost surreal.
I do not know his religious preference nor have I ever.
He is gone for now and my heart yearns to comfort his widow and three remaining children.
She will need the love of Christ like never before, having lost her husband and daughter at one time.
Prayers for the other passengers' who died, loved ones as they also will have to begin the grieving process.

So many people experience the same types of tragedies...and do not get to say, "goodbye".

Which is why it is so crucial for people to know about the love of Christ and His redemptive power. His triumph over death and the hope of eternal salvation for those who believe in Him & surrender (Revelation 21:7 KJV).

We may not ever have the opportunity in this life, to say "good-bye" to a significant person due to an unexpected death, BUT we can treat people kindly, and love on them daily. We can live each day as though it's our last. We can give people hope (beyond the grave) by telling them about Jesus the Christ' love for them and power to save them eternally.

That bolded got me. You have written well, hope it can be put into practice by all,the world will be better for it. More grace.

Julivas:


That bolded got me. You have written well, hope it can be put into practice by all,the world will be better for it. More grace.

Yes, I hope "we" (both you and I), as Christians, can evaluate ourselves honestly and be humble enough to ask the Lord to help us in areas we struggle in and to ask Him to endow us with His Spirit.
One trait of "humility" that (I personally am learning about and striving to employ in my life) is to evaluate MYself and using only Christ as the measuring stick...not others.
It's extremely easy to look at someone else's life and try to point out flaws...yet not look at one's "own" life right? We, as Christians, need to be extremely careful when judging others.
Remember "pride", is what ejected Lucifer from the kingdom..he thought he was more "perfect" than God & Jesus...
Hmmmm....
Grace and mercy....grace and mercy...to us all.
Praying sincerely for you...as I am myself.

Prayers to the families of Kobe Bryant, his daughter and the other 7 passengers who lost their lives 1 week ago.

Eviana:


Yes, I hope "we" (both you and I), as Christians, can evaluate ourselves honestly and be humble enough to ask the Lord to help us in areas we struggle in and to ask Him to endow us with His Spirit.
One trait of "humility" that (I personally am learning about and striving to employ in my life) is to evaluate MYself and using only Christ as the measuring stick...not others.
It's extremely easy to look at someone else's life and try to point out flaws...yet not look at one's "own" life right? We, as Christians, need to be extremely careful when judging others.
Remember "pride", is what ejected Lucifer from the kingdom..he thought he was more "perfect" than God & Jesus...
Hmmmm....
Grace and mercy....grace and mercy...to us all.
Praying sincerely for you...as I am myself.

Prayers to the families of Kobe Bryant, his daughter and the other 7 passengers who lost their lives 1 week ago.

The bolded...... There is no perfect being on earth even among Christians, we are all working unto perfection. No body should be a judge over his / her fellow brethren, but at times when we see lapsee, we should be able to point it out with love because the scripture says we should be our brother's keeper. Thanks for the prayer . Check your pm.

The more reason to live each day as if its the last, safe and secured in our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ.

Eviana:


One thing about death is this: it comes to ALL and we can never know the exact day.
Death is the most horrible result of sin on this earth.
We live in a sin-corrupted world.
We have a Father in Heaven who knows exactly what it is like to lose a loved one (John 3:16 KJV).
I tell you, the death of a loved one (or significant person in one's life) hurts. It hurts terribly...and the ones affected by it never forget.

We can never know all of the ways of God (Isaiah 55:8 KJV).
We can only know that He knows best and is still in control...

I am quite sure that U.S. basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his 13 yr. old daughter, and the other people who lost their precious lives this morning in the tragic helicopter crash, did not know that it would be their last day.
I'm quite sure that his surviving wife and children did not know that he and his daughter would die...nor the other late passengers' loved ones.
What makes it incredibly painful and shocking for many of us, is the fact that a man of such an iconic status (throughout the world) for several years, is now dead.
A man who lived almost a "god-like" status, had enormous amount of wealth, fame and noteriety for the majority of his life, now will be in the grave.
It is almost surreal.
I do not know his religious preference nor have I ever.
He is gone for now and my heart yearns to comfort his widow and three remaining children.
She will need the love of Christ like never before, having lost her husband and daughter at one time.
Prayers for the other passengers' who died, loved ones as they also will have to begin the grieving process.

So many people experience the same types of tragedies...and do not get to say, "goodbye".

Which is why it is so crucial for people to know about the love of Christ and His redemptive power. His triumph over death and the hope of eternal salvation for those who believe in Him & surrender (Revelation 21:7 KJV).

We may not ever have the opportunity in this life, to say "good-bye" to a significant person due to an unexpected death, BUT we can treat people kindly, and love on them daily. We can live each day as though it's our last. We can give people hope (beyond the grave) by telling them about Jesus the Christ' love for them and power to save them eternally.

Julivas:


The bolded...... There is no perfect being on earth even among Christians, we are all working unto perfection. No body should be a judge over his / her fellow brethren, but at times when we see lapsee, we should be able to point it out with love because the scripture says we should be our brother's keeper. Thanks for the prayer . Check your pm.

At the bolded....exactly.
You are also welcome.
See my "personal text" about "pm's" please.
Perhaps and if possible, you can summarize whatever you'd like to speak with me about on another thread somewhere on N.L...
I'd like to not derail this one.

Bodydialect57:
The more reason to live each day as if its the last, safe and secured in our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ.

You are absolutely correct...