Monsignor Pope Ping!
[[They set their sights, hopes, and prayers on having things be better here. “God, please give me better health, a better marriage, more money, a promotion at work.”]]
No different than what the Israelites complained about in the wilderness- they certainly weren’t longing to leave this life-
That is a very provocative thought, not one you hear much of today.
While that is true for the beleiver, sadly, many people will not be in that category and for that reason, justifiably fear death.
Yet in one respect, death is a gift since it does not keep us locked in this sinful state forever. It is our opportunity for a fresh start in Jesus Christ for a sin free existance in right relationship with God as He intended man to have.