A Christian is a faithful servant of God that will never suffer depression because by faith, we can overcome anxiety or depression symptoms, Philippians 4:6-7;
Lazarus in the Bible was a very poor and homeless man in Luke 16:20-22;
20] And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
[21] And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
[22] And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;
Whether you are rich or poor, you will die someday, educated or illiterate, the same applies. Whatever honour or prestige added to our person or being, it doesn't matter, we all will die someday because death is God's decree.
But there's another life that is to come, the Bible tells us the good news that there's a life to come, Lazarus knowing all of these, did not mind all the sufferings he had to go through in life. There was no complain from Lazarus but he lived his life on earth as a beggar, not as a millionaire. He was not healed of his sores and if he were to be judged materially, he was very unfortunate, but he had faith. When he died, he was carried by the Angels to heaven and into Abraham's bosom. This means that he had eternal life.
So also the the thief that was crucified with Jesus Christ, Luke 23: 42-43;
[42] And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.
[43] And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
but he was promised paradise. So we should not be anxious over dying because everyone will die definitely.
Isaiah 57::1;
"The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come."
God in His ever loving ways decides when to take a person 'home', whether young or old.
I appreciate your comments and your support.
In whatever situation we are going through in life, we should have Faith in God Almighty.
If we are faithful servants of God and have faith in Him, depression and anxiety can never weigh us down.
Eternity is what really matters!
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