In this thought-provoking episode of our afterlife devotional series, Pastor Mike addresses a question many of us have wondered but few dare to ask: What does it feel like to die? Drawing from personal experiences and pastoral insights, he offers a compassionate exploration of this sensitive topic.
Key points:
- Pastor Mike's honest admission of not knowing firsthand what dying feels like
- Brief reflection on his personal near-death experience during a stroke
- The impact of circumstances and preparation on the dying experience
- Contrasting experiences: fear of death vs. readiness to meet Jesus
- The value of spending time with dying individuals
- Praise for the hospice movement and its role in death and dying
- The importance of being present for loved ones in their final moments
- Historical perspective: how our exposure to death has changed over time
- Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance
- How understanding these stages can help us process our own mortality and support others
- The uncertainty surrounding the exact moment of death
- Emphasis on preparing for death by living with an eternal perspective
- Encouragement to meditate on "things above" as spiritual preparation
- Reminder of the inevitability of death (barring Christ's return)
Join Pastor Mike as he tackles this profound question with sensitivity and wisdom. Like, subscribe, and share to continue our journey through life's most challenging topics!
