Death ushers the believer into the presence of the Savior (2 Cor. 5:8). Yet many dread that step from earth to heaven because God has told us so little of what will happen.

A man who was very ill said to his physician, “Doctor, I am afraid to die. What happens to a Christian in that hour of death?” The doctor, who was also a believer, softly answered, “I don’t think anyone really knows.”

As he walked across the room to leave the man’s home, he wished he could say something more comforting. As he stood holding the doorknob, there came the sound of scratching and whining from the other side. When he opened the door, his faithful dog sprang into the room to greet him.

Turning to the patient, the physician said, “Did you notice that dog of mine? He had never been in your house before. He did not know what was inside this room—only that his master was here. When the door was opened, he sprang in without fear. As Christians, we know little of what is on the other side of death, but we do know one thing—our Master and Savior is there, and that is enough! When the door opens, we shall pass through with gladness, for we shall see Him.”

Yes, if we know Jesus as our Savior, when we consider our death, it is enough to know that we shall see Him.