HOPE FOR THE DEAD

Conclusion of:  How Can You Be Sure?

Jehovah will empower his Son to bring unbounded joy to those who have mourned the loss of loved ones. And how does Jesus feel about the resurrection? Before raising Lazarus to life, Jesus observed the anguish of Lazarus' sisters and friends, and he "gave way to tears" himself.  (John 11:35) On another occasion, Jesus encountered the widow of Nain, who has lost her only son in death. Jesus "was moved with pity for her, and he said to her:  'Stop weeping.' " Immediately he raised her son. (Luke 7:13)  So Jesus feels deeply about grief and death. How delighted he will be when he will turn sorrow into elation all over the world!

Have you been touched by grief?  You might feel that death is a problem that has no solution.  But there is a solution-namely, the resurrection that God will carry out by means of his Son.  Remember that God wants you to see that solution. He wants you to be there to embrace your loved ones again. Imagine planning together for an everlasting future, never again to say good-bye! 

Would you like to know more?  Jehovah's Witnesses would be delighted  to show you in your own Bible why they are convinced of the future resurrection.

Next time: LIFE STORY-Jehovah Has Given Me More Than I Deserve -AS TOLD BY FELIX ALARCON

From the Watchtower magazine, 2015