JUNE 15, Daniel 12:2

The early Israelites were not certain of what would happen after death. Their idea of life after death was rather vague. However, the idea of resurrection became clearer when we come to the Book of Daniel. After Jesus’ death and resurrection, His teaching became even clearer ( John 11:17-27).

Immediately after a person died, there would be a time of wailing among the mourners. This announced the death to the neighbours. Wealthy families would pay people to cry loudly for the dead. This was supposed to add prestige to the dead and to show that he or she was greatly loved and honoured. Believe it or not, until recently, this was still practised by unbelievers in many parts of the world.

But what happens after death? For David, he had the assurance that he “will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever” (Psalm 23:6). David can only do so if he has eternal life in the Lord. Do you have this blessed assurance that God will bring you to glory in heaven? Can you say, “Jesus is mine”?

Thought: When a Christian dies, his precious soul will go to be with the Lord. There is no need to be afraid of death.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to pray for the salvation of my unsaved friends and relatives so that they will also get to heaven. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.