Consolations Under Bereavement
2 Samuel 12:23
But now he is dead, why should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.


The text presents us with a noble model of what should be a Christian's conduct under bereavement.

I. THE CONSOLATIONS WHICH SHOULD ANIMATE A CHRISTIAN UNDER BEREAVEMENT.

1. And foremost among these is the recollection, that death is not the end of existence.

2. Remember, as a second consolation, that death is the commencement of an existence far more glorious than the present.

3. Further: as our consolation we have the assurance that death neither dissolves nor weakens the ties of relation or of love.

4. Further: we remark that, after a brief separation, we shall be re-united.

5. Once more: once re-united, we shall part no more.

II. THE LESSONS WHICH THESE BEREAVING PROVIDENCES SHOULD TEACH US.

(F. Greeves.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.

WEB: But now he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me."




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