“Precious in the sight of the LORD Is the death of His saints.” – Psalms 116:15 NKJV
It is true that sin when it is fully conceived brings forth death but how unfortunate it is for those who do not know the Lord Jesus personally. It would be much more pleasing if they would pay their vows to the Lord and live able to fulfill their purpose in life. But sin has a way of keeping us down because it is so intricately woven into our very being. It is in fact a law that resides in us, and perfectly natural in our flesh to obey it in all of its leadings. But it doesn’t need to be this way if we come to know the Lord. He has already won the war against sin and death and defeated both.
This is the patience of the saints says Revelation 14:12, those that keep the commandments of the Lord, who obey the “law” of liberty as James writes. Jesus said it wasn’t a new law at all, it was one that we already knew, it was love.
Love is the most excellent way and it is only by love for each other that we prevail against the enemy. When one of our saints dies, whether it be from intentional or unintentional means,…we know that it is because of sin that this has taken place, and that is a grave misfortune. Though the Lord may be glad because that person is in his presence it is still sad for us, but let us be patient, loving, and obedient to the pains of the Holy Spirit working in our life. Galatians 5. Walk in the Spirit and you shall not fulfill the lusts of the flesh.