Mom died unsaved & I'm losing faith
Q: My mom passed away in her sleep yesterday. She was only 61 and as of right now we don't know why? She never confessed Christ as Lord and I'm having trouble trusting God. The thought of my mother being eternally separated from God is something my mind can't cope with. It hurts more deeply than anything I've ever felt.
A: My heart go out to you in this time of deep grief and sorrowful suffering.
It reminds me of Lazarus death in John 11:32-36: "When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled....Jesus wept." Jesus, the God-Man, our Savior also in his humanity and surely as God, was grieved, and was a man of sorrows too, much more than we can fathom. He's experienced loss as well, and he can comfort us in times like this. And it is in times like this we need to lean on Him, and stay close to Him in the Scriptures, and by other believers conforting and reminding you of his goodness. Calling you to think on memory verses, accounts of events, and passages, that remind us God is with us, and that hes trustworthy, and keeps His promises. He works all things out, and is with us, and walks us through hard times. Those without God have no hope, but we have an joyful anticipation of the things to come since we are in Christ and loved by God.
We cannot know who truly belongs to Him (though we are told by their fruits we shall know their authenticity) but the fact that our GOD KNOWS, reassures us that His perfect will for each one is being accomplished for all eternity.
The thief on the cross was saved, yet we know of no evidence of his salvation prior to his death.
John 17:24 "Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world."
John 10:29 "My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand."
2 Timothy 2:19 says "Nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal, The Lord knows them that are His."
This means there's hope. Trust in His love and Grace and rest in that. Knowing that one day you will praise Him for his justice and mercy, understanding better than we ever can this side of eternity.
I also dont know about my other grandma. My grandparents tried to reach her many times when I was young. I tried to reach her with the Gospel as best I could as an adult when we reconnected, esp. in her last days in the hospital. God was gracious with her to have that time with me and to be reminded of her need for Him. That was a couple years before I had evangelism training. She had many opportunities in her lifetime, and hopefully got saved (the last 3 days I couldnt be with her there). If not shes responsible to God for her life. A solemn truth I've had to explain to others recently too. We know Rom 3:23 and Mark 1:15 and many other verses,...including ones that call us to faithfully fulfill our calling to proclaim the Gospel.
Heres some verses I hope offer some comfort.
John 14:1-3: "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.
Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Revelation 21:4: "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
Isaiah 25:8: "He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces
2 Corinthians 1:3-4: "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble."
Maybe God will use this, and the hope, to stir up your heart for the lost, to get equipped and go live that out.
If that's a desire of your heart, this can help(1)
Also, as a reminder to you, as to what's to come for a believer like yourself, it brings joy knowing our eternal future. I hope these can bless in some way. ✨️✝️😊🫂🦋
God bless
Footnotes:
Verses on the Gospel call
1 Peter 3:15:
"But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect."
2 Timothy 4:2:
"Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching."
Colossians 4:5-6:
"Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person."
Luke 21:15
For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
Romans 10:14-15:
"How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, 'How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!'
Jude 1:23:
"Save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh."
1 Thessalonians 5:14:
"And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all."
2 Timothy 2:24-26:
"And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, and they may escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will."
Ephesians 6:10-18
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints."
Matthew 6:19-21:
"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Luke 8:16
"No one lights a lamp and hides it in a clay jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, they put it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light.”
God bless
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