My younger brother died from cancer a few years ago. For the last 6 months of his life, I stayed with him everyday. He knew that my faith in God is strong. He asked me many questions about death. I have learned many truths about death. One is that our 5 earthly senses are in tact until we die. It doesn’t make any difference whether we are conscience or not. Another one is that physical pain is on this side of eternity. This physical body can’t go into the spiritual realm. We are made of the dust of the earth and because of the sin of Adam, the dust of earth was cursed by God. We are spiritual beings. Our heart is our mind, will and intellect. This is the part of us that is eternal. And when we die, our spirit and body separates. Our spirit goes into the next realm. Our body returns to the dust of the earth.

My brother asked me what it is like to die. I said that when the time comes that he will close his eyes and Jesus will be waiting for him. And you will walk into the next realm. Just like walking into the next room.

And the peace of God that passes all understanding shall guard, kept, your heart and mind through Christ Jesus (Ephesians 4:7). This only happens when we are reconciled to God through the forgiveness of sin and the shed blood of Jesus. I knew that my brother had given his heart to Jesus. His life was an example of the love of God. So, when died, he had the peace of God.

I miss him, but I know that I will see him again. He is part of the great cloud of witnesses in heaven that watch me. I don’t fear death because I know and am known by God and Jesus. Come Lord Jesus.

Crain Blanchard.

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