Luke 1:57-66; Ephesians 2:11-22; Psalm 119:25-32; 1 Kings 6, 7:
Psalm 119:28 “I weep with sorrow;
encourage me by your word.”
Over the last few days we have had a couple of friends to die and a few family members of dear friends. This verse became my prayer for the families of those who have said “Until we meet again in Heaven.” We know they are with the Father because they had accepted the Lord, but it is still hard and tears still flow. We will miss them, BUT they are at the feet of Jesus. The Word of God reminds us of where they really are. Are find great encouragement and strength by staying in His word. When our hearts are breaking it is always good to be grounded in the Truth of God word!
To those of you who are grieving today, I encourage you to go and listen to an old song, but one that will encourage you as well. I listened to it yesterday and just wept. The song is “I Bow on my Knees and Cry Holy”. It speaks of everyone our loved ones are seeing in heaven. They see the prophets of old and those who were disciples, but the ONE they long to see they finally do see and all they can do is bow and cry Holy. Oh sweet friends, they are in the presence of The One they love!
Absent from the body, present with The Lord! Glory!