Death is Important

Life and death have immense meaning in our lives. Everything we know is contingent upon us being born and having life. If we did not come to life, everything in the world would be meaningless to us and we could not experience anything God has for us. There will also come a time when we die and stop experiencing this world. We need to Prepare for and understand that transition from experiencing this world to no longer experiencing this world to make life meaningful. Solomon said, 

"A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of birth."

Ecclesiastes 7:1 

The meaning of death is important. 

A dictionary definition of death might state: a cessation of all biological functions of life. But we know that we are not just biological beings; we also have a spiritual part of our life. “to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 5:8). In a physical sense, we cease to live, but in a spiritual sense, we become more alive. We are given a new body and are changed to become fully alive in the presence of God. “the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.” (1 Corinthians 15:52). Jesus put it this way: “Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.” (John 12:24-25). It would seem that when we die, we will no longer be alone, we will keep eternal life that produces more life. 

Have thick skin but a soft heart. 

If an egg is broken from the outside, whatever was inside perishes. If an egg is broken from the inside, new life emerges. When we are broken from the inside, we emerge in a newness of life. Likewise, the caterpillar spins a cocoon where its body will dissolve but a butterfly will be born. God can give us new life when we are soft and broken on the inside. Our new life can come to life when we live from the inside instead of by the dead and actions of the outside. 

Be broken on the inside. 

“For You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it; You do not delight in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart—These, O God, You will not despise.” 

Psalm 57:16-17

We can prepare our hearts to be made alive through a humble spirit and a malleable heart. When we come to God with a soft inside instead of a hard-boiled yolk. He brings life out of brokenness, healing out of contrition, and laughter out of mourning.