Oh Death

OH DEATH

You said my fate was sealed, you said my days were numbered

Case closed with no appeal, my future six feet under

Messin' with my head in ghost fashion

My heart was holdin' its breath (holdin' its breath)

Terrified of takin' my last one

Oh death, you scared me to death

Oh death, I will not be afraid

In the end you will lose

I will dance on your grave with the one who buried you

You ain't nothin' but a stone that my savior rolled away

Set you straight and set me free

Oh death, you are dead to me

(Oh death, you are dead to me)

This is just part of this song by Mercy Me. I love the song because it is very upbeat and has a very catchy tune, but the words are so touching to me. Google this song and listen or at least read all of the lyrics. Our days on earth are numbered. As they say, only 2 things are for sure. Death and taxes. Everyone will meet our maker at an appointed hour. Thanks to Jesus, our future is not 6 ft under! Thanks to Jesus, we have a future in heaven with God and His son, Jesus. Every knee shall bow before our God as He reads your name in the Book of Life (or not). This song was written by someone who is saved for people who are saved. Many people walk around today nervous, anxious and angry, because they assume we have no other fate than 6 ft under. In the past month I have been to a graveside funeral for a family member, a celebration of life for a friend’s spouse and a good friend of mine passed away this past Monday in FL surrounded by family. It seems like a lot of death in just a few weeks. As we get older, we can expect more of our peers to pass. At least 2 of the 3 recently deceased had no relationship with Jesus, that I knew of. It saddens me to think they will not be blessed with the incredible eternity that God has set us up for.  

I recently heard someone say that the reason our country is divided, is because it was firmly founded on Christian beliefs and that is the only real freedom we can have. But part of that freedom allows others to make their own gods and worship who and whatever they want. It does make sense to me. Death is often an unpleasant thing to think about. However, Jesus took the “sting” out of it by promising us an amazing home where we can rest in the arms of our creator. 

Precious savior, we could never thank you enough or repay you for what you did for us on the cross. It is one of the many things I will be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Amen,

Shirlene Peterson