While he was still speaking, another messenger arrived with this news: “Your sons and daughters were feasting in their oldest brother’s home. Suddenly, a powerful wind swept in from the wilderness and hit the house on all sides. The house collapsed, and all your children are dead. I am the only one who escaped to tell you.” Job stood up and tore his robe in grief. Then he shaved his head and fell to the ground to worship. He said, “I came naked from my mother’s womb, and I will be naked when I leave. The Lord gave me what I had, and the Lord has taken it away. Praise the name of the Lord!” In all of this, Job did not sin by blaming God. Job 1:18–22 NLT

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—my Savior and my God! Psalm 43:5 NLT

Overcoming Death Without Losing Hope

1) I will trust in God’s plan for

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. Psalm 139:13–16 NIV

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 NIV

So I run with purpose in every step. 1 Corinthians 9:26 NLT

For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body), we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God himself and not by human hands. 2 Corinthians 5:1 NLT

2) I will spend

preparing for the

Reveal Answer

• I will

my life to Jesus

Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.” John 3:3 NLT

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 NLT

o John 10:28 NIV

• I will

in my faith daily

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 NIV

o Colossians 3:1–15 NLT
o Romans 12:1–2 NLT

• I will

my faith in Jesus with my family and friends

Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, along with everyone in your household.” And they shared the word of the Lord with him and with all who lived in his household. Even at that hour of the night, the jailer cared for them and washed their wounds. Then he and everyone in his household were immediately baptized. He brought them into his house and set a meal before them, and he and his entire household rejoiced because they all believed in God. Acts 16:30–34 NLT

• I will

to honor God with my life

I brought glory to you here on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. John 17:4 NLT

We urge you to live in a way that pleases God. 1 Thessalonians 4:1 NLT

3) I will trust God’s

The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8 NLT

After all, everyone dies—so the living should take this to heart. Ecclesiastes 7:2 NLT

In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. John 14:2 KJV

Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8 NLT

o Revelation 21:1–6 NIV

4) I will enjoy

even when my heart is broken

Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4–7 NLT

o John 14:27 NIV
o Psalm 30:5 NIV
o Psalm 116:15 NIV

… So you will not grieve like people who have no hope. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 NLT

Memory Verse

I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. John 10:28 NIV

Next Steps

I will safely file the message notes for when I need to be reminded of God’s truth.

I will lead my family through seasons of sorrow with courage and faith.

My Notes