It is quite understandable that we fear death. Death and its companions – illnesses, misfortunes, accidents – are unequivocally evil and not part of God’s good work of creation. Death is certainly not natural and it is not worth trying to be its friend. Paul calls death the last of our enemies.

But Jesus is the surest proof that death and its nasty servants do not have the last word. Jesus has conquered death, and when you belong to Him, you too will overcome death. Just make sure that you belong to Jesus – he will eventually overcome your death!

And even if you are still afraid, do as a frightened child does and run to your Father. He is in control, even if the night is dark and long. Emotions often deceive, but faith that trusts in God's word does not.

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?”
(John 11:25-26, ESV)