This morning I received a message from a sister in Christ (Marvette) who told me that our friend (Lyn) has gone to be with the Lord leaving behind her husband and our friend (Danny) and his two sons. We grieve with Danny and his sons but that grieving's sting is removed by the knowing that Lyn is with Jesus, living in the land of the living while we still live in the land of the dying.
As we pray for the Lord's return, God lays on our hearts the families who wait on this side for Him to come back, with all our loved ones following Him (Rev. 19:14). We miss them and sorrow in our hearts like we sorrow for the absence of Lord's coming. We continue to remind each other - If the Lord is faithful in keeping His promise that "you shall surely die" (Gen.2:17), He too is faithful in His promise to all who have placed their trust in Him - "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me, though He dies, yet he lives. And everyone who lives and believes in Me shall never die." (John 11:25-26) And He is faithful in His promise - "Know for certain, I am coming soon." (Rev.22:20)
O loved one, who has to wait on this side of heaven, longing for that day when you will not only see those you have grown to love here on earth, but you will see our Lord Jesus face to face, let His promises give you rest in this time of grieving. We love you and continue to pray for you as we wait for Him to come.
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