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Some individuals who have lost loved ones deeply yearn to converse with them once more. Others ponder whether it is appropriate to request God to deliver a message to their departed loved one in heaven. To clarify, there is no specific Bible verse that explicitly supports or opposes this notion. Nevertheless, there are certain biblical principles to take into account.
Firstly, Scripture instructs us not to engage in communication with the spirits of the deceased. According to the Old Testament Jewish laws, such attempts were punishable by death “or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.” (Deuteronomy 18:11). God also condemned Saul for this behavior (1 Samuel 28). Since we are prohibited from conversing with spirits or trying to contact the deceased, it is inappropriate to pray directly to departed loved ones. It would also appear that asking God to communicate with the spirits of loved ones on our behalf is neither beneficial nor necessary.
Secondly, there is no necessity to convey messages to individuals in heaven because those loved ones who are now in the presence of the Lord are not eternally separated from us. Believers will eventually be reunited with loved ones in heaven. Instead of endeavoring to convey a message to them presently, we can anticipate something far greater—reuniting with them face-to-face in the presence of the Lord. Revelation 21:4 assures us that ultimately, “‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Thirdly, we can always approach God with our sorrows and anguish, knowing that He fully comprehends our emotions. When we experience the loss of a loved one, the grief can be overpowering. We long to communicate with the individual or reestablish a connection in some manner, recognizing that things are not the same without them. God urges us to turn to Him during these times of sorrow. He is our source of comfort and healing. When
We trust in Him, as He can provide the help we need to carry on despite the painful loss of a loved one. We can rest assured that God is comforting our loved ones in heaven with perfect consolation; any supposed comfort they may derive from our personal messages would pale in comparison.
It is not a good decision to ask Jesus to be our telephone operator or personal courier. After all, He has already promised believers will be together again someday. Death is a natural part of life in a fallen world, though it is often difficult to handle. It is best to deal with separation from our loved ones in a way that honors Christ and gives all glory to Him. There is no reason to ask God to deliver our messages to loved ones in heaven.
