Dear friends, when someone in our family or loved ones dies, our hearts break and we suffer greatly. At this time, it is very necessary to turn to the Word of God, the Bible, because God’s Word comforts us in this time of grief.
When we read the story of Job in the Old Testament, we understand that he suffered a lot. Because he lost his children and possessions that he could not even imagine. Yet he was strong in faith and expressed his sorrow to God. Even in his sorrow, he saw the presence of God. This teaches us that even in our sorrow, we receive comfort from God.
Moreover, the Lord Jesus also felt sad when his friend Lazarus died. The Lord Jesus also could not stop crying. Later, he showed compassion to Lazarus’ loved ones when they were crying. This incident makes us believe that our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, is always there to comfort us.
Finally, in such situations, we must pray. Because when we pray to Him, we will gain confidence. Always be assured that God is always watching over us. Let us support each other in this situation and share each other’s sorrows. Let us reach out to our fellow believers so that they can pray with you and encourage you through the Word.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about ‘comfort in the time of loss of a family member’.
“God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away”
— Revelation 21:4
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted”
— Matthew 5:4
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he liveAnd whosoever liveth believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?”
— John 11:25-26
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in meIn my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for youAnd if I go prepare a place for you, I will come again, receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also”
— John 14:1-3
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid”
— John 14:27
“For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s”
— Romans 14:8
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us”
— Romans 8:18
“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to comeNor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord”
— Romans 8:38-39
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness”
— Isaiah 41:10
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee”
— Isaiah 43:2
“The righteous perisheth, no man layeth it to heart: merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to comeHe shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness”
— Isaiah 57:1-2
“He healeth the broken in heart, bindeth up their wounds”
— Psalm 147:3
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod thy staff they comfort me”
— Psalm 23:4
“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning”
— Psalm 30:5
“Be of good courage, he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord”
— Psalm 31:24
“God is our refuge strength, a very present help in troubleTherefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea”
— Psalm 46:1-2
“My flesh my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, my portion for ever”
— Psalm 73:26
“The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts minds through Christ Jesus”
— Philippians 4:7
“For the Lord will not cast off for everBut though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies”
— Lamentations 3:31-32
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest”
— Joshua 1:9
“The Lord , he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed”
— Deuteronomy 31:8
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee”
— Hebrews 13:5