Precious In God's Sight
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.
Psalm 116:15
In response to the news that a mutual Christian friend of ours had died, a wise brother in the Lord sent me these words, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints” (Ps 116:15). Our friend’s vibrant faith in Jesus Christ was the dominant characteristic of his life, and we knew he was home with God in heaven. His wife had that assurance as well, but I had been focused only on her sorrow. And it’s appropriate to consider others during their grief and loss.
But the verse from Psalms turned my thoughts to how the Lord saw the passing of our friend. Something “precious” is something of great value. Yet, there is a larger meaning here. There is something in the death of a saint that transcends our grief over their absence.
“Precious (important and no light matter) in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints (His loved ones)” (The Amplified Bible). Another paraphrase says, “His loved ones are very precious to Him and He does not lightly let them die” (The Living Bible). God is not flippant toward death. The marvel of His grace and power is that, as believers, our loss of life on earth also brings great gain.
Today we have only a glimpse. One day we will understand it in the fullness of His light.
Read
Psalm 116.
Prayer
Gracious Lord God, I thank You that I am precious in Your sight. Thank You that You Son is preparing a place for me with You. In His name, I pray. Amen.
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