It is a sign that God intends war when he calls home his ambassadors. (Matthew Henry’s Commentary)

The pious are often removed in order that they may not be exposed to evils which they would experience should they live. (Barnes’ Notes)

A new dimension is added to the understanding of death. It can be a deliverance from catastrophe and suffering, rather than merely a punishment for sin. God can use death to spare His righteous people worse horrors. [Disciple SB]

God takes good people away from this evil world for one important reason. They can then be safe from the impure things that constantly threaten to contaminate them. Godly people find ultimate security only when they leave their present habitation to be with their Creator. [Disciple SB]

The living righteous are changed “in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye.” At the voice of God they were glorified; now they are made immortal and with the risen saints are caught up to meet their Lord in the air. Angels “gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.” Little children are borne by holy angels to their mothers’ arms. Friends long separated by death are united, nevermore to part, and with songs of gladness ascend together to the City of God. {GC 645}