We are to grieve with those who grieve.
It is not a light commandment. Those who grieve are being or have been separated from
the thing that makes them feel secure and humanly centered. Or, they are simply being cut
off from someone deeply loved. Even the most mature and deep believer goes through a
tearing process when the Lord takes a loved one.
Who knows what is worse - awaiting the loss, or experiencing it abruptly. At least we
can flee to the Rock of Ages. At least it is only for numbered years. At least we have an
audience with the One who made the decision.
Soldier of The Cross, assume nothing except that He knows what He is doing.