For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep, and was laid among his fathers and underwent decay;We often wonder why some people die unexpectedly. Why does this person get cancer, or that person get killed in a car accident? What possible reason could God have to cutting short the lives of such loyal followers of Him?
As painful as that situation can be, I think this verse sums it up. When a believer dies, it is because he has served his purpose for God. God has done what He needed to do with him, and now it is time to go home to receive his reward for faithful service. That may not make the loss easier for us, but with an eternal perspective we can learn to accept it, even when we don't understand exactly why.
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