Perhaps you have heard of this illustration from an unknown author…

“There was an old country doctor who would take his dog along with him when visiting patients. The dog would remain outside while the doctor went in for the house call.

On one occasion, the physician went to the home of a man with a terminal disease who didn’t seem to have much time to live. The man confessed to the doctor his fears about death and said, “What’s it like when you die?”

The doctor thought for a moment, then got up and opened the front door. His loyal canine friend, who had been waiting patiently on the porch, gleefully bounded in to join his master.

The doctor turned to the dying man and said, “Do you see this dog? He didn’t have any idea what was on this side of that door. All he knew was that his master was there, and he wanted to be with him.”

The above illustration is a human application of a spiritual thought.   It is a comforting story, but God’s promise to us is even better.

The following is God’s perspective of the death of His followers:(NASB) Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I fear no evil, for You are with me…”

For the follower of Christ, should we not anticipate our Master going with us as we step from this life into eternity?

Our body will die, but our soul (our mind, emotions and will) will not die…
Knowing our Master’s voice, knowing His love for us, should we not also go through the open door of death with the knowledge that our Savior does not leave us to go through it alone?

 

How will you choose to go through that door of death?

Will you go through that door with Christ or without Him?