What happens when our loved ones die? Do they visit us from he grave?
It’s been reported that many years ago English Bible scholar, translator, author and clergyman, J. B. Phillips was visited by the recently deceased C. S. Lewis. Phillips said that Lewis suddenly stood before him, having entered his bedroom through closed doors. Lewis spoke just one short sentence to Phillips: “J. B., it’s not as hard as you think!” This “appearance” was precisely what was needed to draw Phillips out of his depression, and to set him free again to continue his life’s work.
Others feel a strong presence of loved ones for a period after they have passed away.
While the Bible warn us of the dangers of trying to contact spirits through mediums, is it possible that the reference in the book of Hebrews to a ‘great cloud of witnesses’ is about those who have passed on? There are some theologians who believe it is.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. – Hebrews 12:1
My regular Wednesday morning guest on 98five Sonshine FM is Rev Dr Ross Clifford who is the Principal of Morling College in New South Wales. Each week we chat about a range of issues relating to spirituality and belief.
Today we discussed life beyond the grave. You can listen to what Ross had to say by clicking the play button on the audio player below.
I’d be really interested in your opinions. Do you think there’s something to the idea that we can feel the presence of those who are now in God’s presence or is it just our own grieving and emotions?
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