LHC-15 - Experience Christ's Comfort: The Church at Smyrna

The saints in Smyrna were faithful unto death, which was a sweet savor unto God. Unless Christ returns soon, we all must face the inevitability of our own death. We can learn how to die in a godly manner from these models: Jacob died trusting the promises of God (Genesis 47:29); Joseph died pointing to the faithfulness of God (Genesis 50:24); David died exhorting his family to follow God (1 Kings 2:1-4); Stephen died praising God (Acts 7:59-60); Peter died reminding the saints about the Word of God (2 Peter 1:12-15); Paul died finishing the plan of God (2 Timothy 4:6-8); and our Lord Jesus Christ died pointing the way for another to come to God (Luke 23:43).

Have you planned for the spiritual aspects of your death? So many only get the funeral arrangements and their life insurance in order, yet there is so much more to plan and prepare for as a Christian. Are you ready to honor Him in life as well as in death? Are you hoping in Jesus?