Just think of stepping On Shore

This past weekend has been a bit tough for those in our church in that
we lost a saint of God just past midnight this morning. We know where
Bob went...right into the arms of Jesus. There is no doubt that is where
he is today with all of the sorrows and sadness of this world behind him.
He left it all behind and winged his way heavenward.

He left his companion of about 62 years behind. She was faithful
in  caring for him and loved him through his difficult days
when he gradually faded from this life and into the next world. 

The church body grieves with her. He was one of us. What I mean
is that Bob was part of our church. He was a member of the family of
God...one of the redeemed that is talked about in God's Word...one
whose sins were washed away and now is seeing Jesus face to face.

Although we grieve for Bob, yet we have the eternal hope that we will see
him again someday. The way the world is going, it may be sooner than we
think. 

Bob lived his life in such a way that there was no question marks left here
on earth.  That is a challenge to all of us. Make sure all question marks are
erased with the assurance to those around us. It comforts the grieving ones
to know that where he went is just beyond the veil of where we are headed.

But another thing that I wanted to add to this is that God prepared the church
last night for what we were about to face. He visited our service in an unusual
way. He settled down among us in a sweet presence and touched our hearts
with His special presence. We all knew that it was Him. It was a holy hush, so
quiet that you could hear a pin drop. It was Heaven touching earth because
God knew that our hearts needed Him to do that for us. At the same time, he
was preparing to take Bob to be with Him. 

The God of all comfort was there meeting our needs and welcoming a saint into
His arms.

Thanks for reading.
Donna