The righteous perish, and no one take it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death. Isaiah 57:1-2
Death is something that most people have been around at least once or more times in their life. The older a person is, the more that he has seen death. As it occurs, often the question is asked, why?
Death is very hard on those who are still living. Those living are hurting from missing the loved one. Many go through struggles as to why the person had to die, especially when the person was very young, and maybe in great health.
It is even more difficult to see a person die young, who was a strong believer in Jesus and very active in being a witness. Looking at that person, others ask why God would remove that person because he was doing great work for God.
Although the reasons that God takes the life of a believer are as numerous as the stars in the sky and no one can fully understand the reason, Isaiah gives one good reason. That reason is to spare that person from evil, to give him rest and peace.
God knows the past, present and future of every person on this earth. He knows exactly what is going to happen to that person. As a human being, you do not know those things. you do not know how rough life will get for a person if he stays alive, but God does. God in His great wisdom and mercy will take the life of a person in order to spare them from a great evil.
Although as a human, you will miss the person, keep in mind where a dying believer will be when he dies. When a believer dies, he gets to go to Jesus and be at peace and rest for the rest of eternity. He steps into a world that is without pain, suffering or any evil.
As hard as it is to let someone go, let God’s wisdom prevail and let that person have the peace and rest God provides. Keeping a person here on this earth may be worse than the pain you are feeling in losing him. Trust God today and seek His peace and strength in your loss.
I pray today that you will know God’s peace in your life; that God will comfort any loss in your life; that you will know the joy of others going to heaven; and that God presence will be strong in your life.
Thank you for what you wrote in regards to Isaiah 57:1-2. My daughter was murdered four years ago. You have helped me.
I am sorry to hear about your daughter. That has to be painful. Praising God that my article was able to help you. Praying for God’s continued peace and comfort.
Have a blessed day in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Thank you Mr. Tom, my niece just died several days ago and she was a devout Christian, putting the needs of others first. I asked the Lord for a Word this morning and got this. I have forwarded this to my brother and his wife for some comfort.
Daryl, I am sorry to hear of this loss. I praise God that He touched your heart with His word. Praying for peace and comfort for your brother and his wife.
Have a blessed day in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Today I am praising God, and thanking you. I sat down this morning with my Bible, notebook and pen in hand. Through the very presence and guidance of Him, I landed on Isaiah 57. From there I ended up reading your cmmentary. My older son has been with Him since 2021. My grief is softer now, however no less powerful. I have grieved these several years with hope, Blessed Hope. Thank you for explaining through scripture. Ypu have brought honor to God and comfort to me
Densa, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I praise God that this post was able to give you some hope and comfort.
Praying God to wrap His arms of love and comfort around you in your times of remembrance.
Have a blessed day in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.