We’ve all seen it - a handful of men and women of God consistently living a life that is biblically faithful, mature, and an example to all believers; people who are models of what it means to be a Christian. From iconic servants such as Billy Graham and Martin Luther King, to martyrs in hostile countries who are only known by a few, their identity is intertwined with their Christian walk in a way that serves as a lesson to us all. Inevitably, as with everyone on this earth, they pass away. And for those of us who looked up to these modern day saints; those of us who want to live a life similar to theirs, feel a tremendous loss when they leave this earth to be with the Father. But did you know that it affects our God as well? They were faithful servants on this earth and as Psalms proclaims, as they return home, they are considered precious in God’s sight. It says in Psalms, chapter 116, verse 15:
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.”
There are several believers who’ve sown into my life while they lived and have since gone to heaven. But there are only a few who’ve made a major impact, living as if they had life all figured out. They knew what it looked like to live a life that was pleasing to God, and they seemed to never waver. I realize they were subject to sin just like you and me. Even still, I wasn’t able to see any crack in their armor. They were true followers of Christ, loving their fellow man and faithful servants to God. Fortunately, there are still a few that I know who are still alive. But I also know that one day they too will go on to be with the Lord. When they do, I’m sure I’ll remember Psalm 116:5; “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.” Knowing this truth will hopefully give me peace. If you know a faithful servant of God who passed away, I hope this verse gives you peace as well.
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We will all die one day. No matter if you are young or old, your days are numbered. Are you one of God’s faithful servants? I’m sure there are several Christians who truly believe in the salvation that Christ provides, Christians who faithfully attend church on Sunday, and pay their tithe faithfully. But are they one of God’s faithful servants as referenced in Psalm 116? Maybe. A different NIV version uses the word “saints” instead of “faithful servants”. And when I think of saints, I conjure in my mind someone who serves Christ with abandon; someone who makes it their mission to be about the work of the Lord, and loves the Lord their God with all of their heart, mind, soul and strength; someone whose mind is on what pleases God over what pleases themself; a true reflection of God’s son. No one is perfect. Even still, Jesus calls us to be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect. That is the goal. That is the bar. And some have done such a good job of pursuing it that even God feels it when they die. May we all seek to attain that level of favor with God.
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