Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for you are with me.
I cannot claim the genius which produced this illustration but it is perfect and it works – with all ages. If you can, find a toy truck and a toy automobile to demonstrate.
Son (or daughter) do you remember how when we go on a road trip we often have to pass big trucks that are going slower than we are? Do you remember how, when we passed on the side away from the sun that a giant shadow fell on our car? But we did not fear then because we could see the road ahead. Very soon we were back in the sunlight.
Well that is what death is like. It is only a shadow. And passing from here to there is simple and uncomplicated. God is on the other side waiting for us.
Of course we don’t want you going there any day soon. That is also God’s choice. Almost no one in this world chooses or knows the date of his death.
But that is why we live in faith, and with faith. If we have accepted Jesus and know He is our savior. He is waiting on the other side.
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Aw, beautiful. I’ll definitely have to fall back on this one.
I actually got out a little truck and a car with a flashlight to demonstrate this once. I love the image and thank you for your comment.