19th January 2026

Heaven's Etrance

"Precious in the sight of the Lord

is the death of His saints."

Psalm 116:15

Today's Bible Reading: Psalm 116:12-19.

“The joy of all who dwell above, / The joy of all below, /

To whom He manifests His love, / And grants His name to know.”

— Charles Wesley, Great Jehovah

The words of Charles Wesley remind us that God’s people are His joy — both those who now dwell above and those who still walk below. All who know His Name and have experienced His love are precious to Him, in life and in death.

Biblically speaking, a saint is not a statue to be venerated, prayed to, or worshipped — practices Scripture clearly forbids. Rather, in this present age of grace, a saint is simply a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ — a Christian, redeemed by grace and set apart for God.

Psalm 116:15 can be a difficult verse to understand, especially in moments of grief. When a loved one dies, it may seem hard to reconcile our sorrow with the declaration that such a death is “precious” in the Lord’s sight. Yet as we look more closely, this verse offers deep comfort and lasting hope. It reminds us that God places great value upon the lives of His faithful people. Their passing is not overlooked, nor is it meaningless. For the believer, death is not the end — it is a doorway. It is the moment when faith becomes sight, when suffering ceases, and when the child of God enters eternal life in His presence.

Though death is painful for those left behind, we are assured that those who have believed on the Lord Jesus Christ are now with Him — free from pain, free from sorrow, and forever secure in His love. Their lives mattered to God, and so did their home going.

May this precious verse bring comfort in times of loss, hope in seasons of sorrow, and renewed trust in the loving care of our faithful God — the joy of all who dwell above, and the joy of all below.

Prayer: My God, I thank You for Your presence with believers in their grief, and for the comfort and strength that You provide in Your Word. In Jesus name. Amen.