There are countless questions that might be imagined about resurrected ones, such as about those who lost two or more mates. The Sadducees posed a question about a woman whose first husband died, then her second, and so on through a number of husbands. (Luke 20:27-33) What relationship will such ones have in the resurrection? We just do not know, and there is no point in speculating or being disturbed over those unknowns. At this point, we must trust in God. One thing is certain​—whatever Jehovah will do in the future will be good, something to be hoped for, not feared.

THE RESURRECTION HOPE​—A SOURCE OF COMFORT

One of the clearest teachings of God’s Word is that dead loved ones will return to life. Bible accounts of past resurrections guarantee that “all those in the memorial tombs will hear [Jesus’] voice and come out.” (John 5:28, 29) People alive at that time will find happiness as they meet those freed from death’s grip. On the other hand, we cannot even conceive of the happiness that the resurrected ones will feel.

As the dead come forth, the earth will be filled with joy as never before. Billions of once dead humans will again take their place among the living. (Mark 5:39-42; Rev. 20:13) Meditating on this future miracle should comfort all who have lost dear ones in death.

Will anyone have a valid reason to be sad when that grand return to life occurs? The Bible answers no. According to Isaiah 25:8, Jehovah “will actually swallow up death forever.” That includes the complete removal of the distressing effect of death, for the prophecy goes on to say: “The Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces.” If you feel sadness now because your partner in life has died, the resurrection will certainly give you reason for happiness.

No human fully understands all that God will accomplish in the new world. Jehovah says: “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isa. 55:9) Jesus’ promise about the coming resurrection gives us the opportunity to trust in Jehovah, as Abraham did. The key thing for each Christian now is to do what God asks of us and thus ‘be counted worthy of gaining that system of things’ along with those who will be resurrected.​—Luke 20:35.

A REASON FOR HOPE

Rather than be apprehensive, cultivate hope. From a human viewpoint, the future is gloomy. But Jehovah gives us the hope of something better. We cannot know exactly how Jehovah will satisfy all our needs and desires, yet we should not doubt that he will do so. The apostle Paul wrote: “Hope that is seen is not hope, for when a man sees a thing, does he hope for it? But if we hope for what we do not see, we keep on waiting for it with endurance.” (Rom. 8:24, 25) A strong hope in God’s promises will help you to endure. Through endurance, you will experience that grand future in which Jehovah will “give you the requests of your heart.” He will satisfy “the desire of every living thing.”​—Ps. 37:4; 145:16; Luke 21:19.

Near the time of Jesus’ death, his apostles became distraught. Jesus consoled them with these words: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Exercise faith in God, exercise faith also in me.” He told them: “I shall not leave you bereaved. I am coming to you.” (John 14:1-4, 18, 27) His words would give his anointed followers throughout the centuries a basis for hope and endurance. Those who long to see their loved ones in the resurrection likewise have no reason to despair. Jehovah and his Son will not leave them bereaved. You can be certain of that!