Death-The Last Enemy, Letting Go and Healing from the Pain (Part 1 of 2)

On today’s show, I want to address the topic of dealing with the frequently unexpected shock of losing a loved one in life. It’s certainly not an easy topic to speak about. It might be that you were given time to prepare as best as possible for the departure of a loved one due to a prolonged illness. Or, it might be that you’ve had to deal with the sudden and unexpected death of a husband, wife, child, mother, father, immediate or other family member. What can be said in the face of situations like this? How are we supposed to approach matters like this when they come to knock on our door? We understand that the pain of one who passes away is no more in this life. However, what now remains for us is that we must go on with life, though bereaved, and frankly, this is not an easy matter to deal with. So, what is the answer? How are we to handle life with the loss of a loved one to the Sting of Death, which, in the Bible, is called the Last Enemy?

I sat down for a candid and deeply honest dialogue with my wife to discuss this very issue. From her personal experience of losing her first husband and deep friend of 22 years, I thought you might find some of her insights encouraging. I, too, have had to handle matters of a sudden death in losing my son of 24 years old. And I am certain that here, in this listening audience, some of you folks have your own stories to tell. Together, I think we can all learn from each other that, at least, for believers in the redemption actions of Yeshua the Messiah, there is comfort and hope. But still, even in this, the throbbing pain of the passing away of a loved one does not quickly fade. It takes time and resolve to let them go to begin the process of healing from the pain that we are all left with. Death is never a savior to take us away from pain and suffering. Death is the Last Enemy. I’m Avi Ben Mordechai, and here is a discussion that I had with my wife on this very matter.

Real Israel Talk Radio Episode 162