We are all going to die. None of us know when or how. None of us are owed a good long life. If I fall out of a tree next week and die, it was my time. Will my wife and kids be sad, yes. Were they cheated out of something because I died at 42, I dont think so. If I hadnt given my life to the Lord 11yrs ago I would already be dead. The Lord gave me several more years. We humans get all twisted up about death because we have a very poor understanding of time and an even poorer understanding of a place without time. Take time out of the equasion and suddenly death is not such a big deal.
Maybe not to those facing death who have assurance of Salvation in Christ Jesus, but for those we leave behind, particularly when it is sudden, it can be quite a big deal.
The sudden loss of a spouse, son, daughter, etc. can be a very traumatic, and lonely experience, even when we know our beloved are in a better place.
God Bless,
David B.
