A Christian funeral of a Christian person is a wonderful funeral indeed. Of course in these changing times there is no guarantee that a faithful disciple of Jesus will receive a Christian funeral. Perhaps you have attended a funeral like that. I don’t know about you, but it leaves me with a deep sadness for all those involved.
A Christian person’s life, with all their ups and downs is a faithful witness to Jesus. Their funeral; is a final witness to Jesus’ faithfulness. These are people who were marked in Jesus with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is God’s deposit of inheritance until that time when all are redeemed into His eternal presence.
If you are baptised into Jesus, you have received that seal – that deposit of inheritance as a child of our heavenly King! Rejoice! The Lord is king and what he has promised, you will receive!
