Condolence: Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear loved one. Death is a difficult subject to discuss and bear. No wonder why the Bible likens it to a deep sleep. (Psalm 13:3; John 11:11) Jesus himself compared death to sleep because people can be awakened from death by means of a resurrection, thanks to the power of God. The Bible assures us that the time will come when "death is no more." (Rev. 21:4) Knowing that our deceased loved ones in God's memory are merely asleep in death and awaiting a resurrection can give us solace and arouse our desire to carry on with life. Think of the happiness you will feel when you see David again.