Joy In Sorrow!
But now he is dead; why should I fast?
Can I bring him back again? I shall go
to him, but he shall not return to me
2 Samuel 12:23
When Jesus wept by the tomb of Lazarus, He signaled
to us that it is appropriate to grieve when a loved one
dies (John 11:35). But Paul advises us not to
“sorrow
as others who have no hope” (1 Thessalonians 4:13).
Our loved one has made it to heaven before us,
but we’re still on earth for a little while to continue
serving the Lord.
When David’s child died, he got up
and ate and worshiped
God because he knew he would be reunited with his child
in heaven. God gives us these biblical stories so we can
know of His compassion and goodness.
By studying the subject of heaven in the Bible,
we’re filling our hearts with the land
of the living,
with the home of our dear ones in Christ who
have gone before.
Take time each day to spend in the Word
so you might find comfort in sorrow and
perseverance in your current labors.
"When a Christian, or a young child, dies,
those who are left behind have to say good
bye. But the one who died is able to say
hello to the Lord."
H. Norman Wright
