One of the most surprising lessons I’ve learned as a pastor is the courageous and hopeful way that many Christians die. They’re not frightened by the prospect of death in their final days. Many of us, however, doubt that we can face death well. We dread the prospect of dying. Our tolerance for pain and suffering is minimal and we feel like cowards.

Let me assure you that God gives us courage when we need it. If we’re not dying today, we don’t need the courage to face death today.

Jesus faced his death with courage and hope because he knew that God would be there for him and would raise him from the dead. And that same confidence can be ours if we’re trusting in Jesus as our Savior. God has promised to supernaturally help us to face every difficulty and pain – including death itself.