The world sees grief as something to get rid of as quickly as possible. But as Christians, the Lord purposefully sanctifies us through our grief as we behold the glory of Christ.
Death was never a part of God’s good plan. It came through sin (Romans 5:12). Once God reminded me of this truth, my hatred for sin grew. Sin has so corrupted this world and we long for the day when all things are completely made new. A day when God will wipe away every tear from our eyes, and there will no longer be any death, there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain (Revelation 21:4). It is a reminder that this world is passing away, that darkness and evil will not get the final word (1 John 2:17). My love, hope, and trust in God are greater today because of this trial.
But are still sad. We still experienced grief. It is not as though when God reveals deep truth to you that your sadness and grief immediately disappear. It means that He taught us how to grieve in a godly way. How to be comforted by Him and find joy in Him, all while grieving our loss. He was gracious to not allow grief to swallow up every part of our heart and mind, but also provided room for hope, peace, joy, and faith that could only be found through Christ.