Sadness

I received a sad email from my sister in law. Another family member has passed away. He was a great man, loved by children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews...in fact, loved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by all.

Because our van is not in the best condition, we won't be able to make the long trip to Mississippi to attend the funeral. Maybe soon God will show us another vehicle we can get. One that will be dependable.

I thank God, though, that this fine man was a Christian. I know we'll all see him again someday, even though that future hope doesn't do much for the breaking hearts of today. Yet, that promise will be with us all especially his near kin, and they will be able to lean upon the comforting arms of their Lord during this trial. He will be their strength when they have none themselves.

1 Thess 4:13-14
But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
KJV