What God Tells Me About Death | Devotional

Date: September 15, 2025

Category: Devotional 

Scripture:
"The dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it." — Ecclesiastes 12:7

Reflection:
Death is not a shadowy being, nor is it the master of our fate. It is simply a moment—the point in time and space when God pulls back the tether that holds our soul to the mortal shell. His breath gave life to dust at the beginning, and when He withdraws, the body returns to the elements while the soul returns to the Source. Full circle we live: from God, with His creation, back to God.

As a Marine, I once learned the sobering truth that a soldier only fights as he should when he stops clinging to the idea that he can escape death. At first, it seemed terrifying, but later I understood: when you release the illusion of control, fear loses its grip, and clarity takes its place. The same truth applies to God and death.

We were never meant to be soldiers of war, but soldiers for men—servants who live with courage, compassion, and purpose. When we stop believing death is the worst thing that could happen, we can focus on the mission God placed us here to do: to lead with love, to carry His light, and to serve others. Death does not end the mission—it completes it.

I’ve often thought of a line from the Marine Corps Hymn: “If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven’s scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines.” It’s a joke among us, yet it carries a weight of honor. For me, if God truly did post Marines at Heaven’s gates, I would gladly stand my watch for eternity. And in that spirit, I know that when my tether is finally drawn back, my duty will not be over—I will simply be reassigned to my next post in His presence.

Leadership Principle:
True leadership means living without fear of the inevitable. By accepting the circle of life, a leader can focus on what matters: uplifting others, serving faithfully, and preparing them for their own journey. Leadership is not about denying death but about guiding others to live with courage and meaning until the tether is drawn back.

Prayer:
Lord, teach me to see death not as a terror but as a transition. Free me from illusions and fear, and help me live as Your soldier—not for war, but for men. Give me the courage to serve, the humility to love, and the peace to trust You when my time comes to return home.

A Father’s Blessing:
My children, you are not here to wage war, but to walk in love. Your life is a circle, tethered to God from the first breath to the last. When your time comes, do not fear—the body may return to dust, but your soul will be drawn back to the One who gave it. Until then, live boldly, love deeply, and serve faithfully, for you are God’s soldiers of peace.

And know this: when my own tether is drawn back, you will not lose me. You will find me at my next post—standing watch in the presence of our Lord, ready as always, until the day we stand together again.

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