Summary
The speaker addresses the difficulty of grieving a loved one's death, noting that grief is a natural human response. He reassures believers that death is not the end, drawing from 1 Thessalonians 4:13, where Christians are described as 'asleep' in Christ, awaiting resurrection. True rejoicing, therefore, is not in the departed person, but in the unwavering knowledge that God remains sovereign and in control of all circumstances, even during deep grief.
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Zac Poonen on losing a loved one due to COVID-19 pandemic. An encouragement and hope for those who lost their loved ones. Link to original Q&A video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZV3OSvsIv4&t=0s Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com
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