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  'YET SHALL HE LIVE'
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: For the Christian, death is not the end, but a journey to the
eternal world, a victory, a rest, and a delight.

Topics: "Eternal Life", "Perspective on Death"
Scripture References: Psalm 116:15, John 11:25-26, John 14:2-3, Romans 14:8, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Philippians 1:21, 1 Thessalonians 4:14, Hebrews 2:14-15, Revelation 21:4

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DESCRIPTION
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A.W. Tozer emphasizes that for a believing Christian, death is not the
worst fate but rather a transition to eternal life with Christ. He
recalls a conversation with Harry M. Shuman, who highlighted that death
represents victory and rest, contrasting it with the struggles of life.
Tozer reflects on the Apostle Paul's desire to depart and be with
Christ, affirming that this longing is a source of hope and comfort for
believers. The sermon encourages Christians to view death as a journey
rather than an end, fostering a deeper appreciation for eternal life.

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CONTENT
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This may sound strange-but it is a fact that death is not the worst
thing that can happen to a believing Christian! I can recall the first
time I heard that statement, in a quiet conversation with Harry M.
Shuman, for many years the president of the international Christian and
Missionary Alliance. He was a soft-spoken yet forceful man of God, rich
in the wisdom of Go&s Word. We were talking of the serious issues of
life and death. When he had something especially important to say, Dr.

Shuman had an unusual way of lowering his voice and tilting his head
just a bit.

I can see him yet as he looked out from under his shaggy brows straight
into my eyes. "Remember, Tozer," he said, "death is not the worst thing
that can happen to a person!" For the Christian, death is a journey to
the eternal world. It is a victory, a rest, a delight. I am sure my
small amount of physical suffering has been mild compared to Paul's, but
I feel as Paul did: "I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is
better by far!" (Philippians 2:23).

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/yet-shall-he-live/
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