Revelation 21:3-5 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
I normally post devotions earlier in the day. Today, however has been one of unusual schedule partly due to the fact that our beloved member Frances Thompson passed away yesterday evening. I visited with her on Tuesday with the family. Frances was 104 years old. Thankfully when her health failed it was a fairly rapid decline. Only a month or so ago I visited with her and had a good chat. Her hearing and eyesight were failing but she was alert and aware of everything. There are tears for those of us who have been left behind. Grieving is a natural part of life. To grieve means we had the blessing of loving someone. God comforts us in our grief. We can live in confidence that we have a God who cares about us. Right now we live in a world where His reign is not fully present. We experienced an in-breaking of the kingdom with the coming of Christ. Revelation 21 describes God’s preferred environment for us. We don’t understand His timing but are confident that one day we will see him face to face and God will wipe away every tear.
Gracious God, Thank you for being with us in times of sorrow. May we feel the loving and healing presence of the Holy Spirit. We ask that you work through us to help bring comfort to others in time of need. Amen.
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