Tallowood

What does the Bible say our loved ones who have fallen asleep are doing right now? What happens to us when we die? An atheist acquaintance of mine says, “Nothing.” The scripture corrects that false assumption. After leaving life-lessons for Solomon, David rested with his ancestors and was buried. In Psalm 16:9-11, he expressed confidence that he would live after he died. Then his descendant King Jesus defeated death on Resurrection Sunday. His victory is also ours. Our “with-God” life here continues for eternity. If we rest, we will also rise. Message based on 1 Kings 2:10; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Quotes:Duane Brooks: Believers who die are with Christ, when they die, after they die, when he returns and forever. So immediately, consciously, victoriously, eternally, with Christ. He told them this to comfort them.Leith Anderson: What makes heaven heaven is God. It is being there with him. With his presence comes peace and contentment, a fulfillment, a sense that all is well.Duane Brooks: There are two ways to d