The Grace of God in times of Suffering

2 Corinthians 4:7-10 ESV
But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair;  persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.

So far I have heard from several people who I see from time to time about the loss of their loved ones. It has been a time of thinking about death and the difference between the death of believers and the death of the lost. They have chosen this life above Christ. In the end this life is nothing compared to surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus. Someone mentioned that verse actually yesterday that "To live is Christ and to die is gain." Paul wanted to depart already to be with Jesus. If one sees Christ as precious how would they act? Would they set their minds on what this world has to offer or would they seek an inheritance that is imperishable saved in heaven for us. The loss of a loved one is hard yet if they know Christ and you do as well we may see them again. If they are lost and did not know Jesus that sorrow is so deep. They are lost forever.