Our week of vacation, visiting dear friends has come to an end. We’re flying home this morning and praying for a non-delayed flight. Getting here was certainly a challenge.
This past week we have laughed and visited – just catching up. Secretly I have shed a few tears knowing it will be a while before we see each other again. I cherish the time we have had.
Another happening today will be the celebration of life for my high school bestie, over 50 years of sweet memories. She passed away too soon. Just last winter we were visiting her and her daughter and now she’s gone from this life and enjoying heaven.
It’s important that we relish the moments we have with those who are special to us, friends and family; taking time to tell them how much they mean to us. Encouraging one another, investing our love and kindness, making a deposit of life-time portions.
I’m so looking forward to heaven because there will be no good-byes to be said. It’s hard to imagine eternity. I’ve tried for years to grasp the concept. But what I know is there are no clocks or schedules, we won’t tire at the end of the day and need to say good night because day will never end.
“God did not choose us to suffer his anger. God chose us to have salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 10 Jesus died for us so that we can live together with him. It is not important if we are alive or dead when Jesus comes. 11 So encourage each other and help each other grow stronger in faith, just as you are already doing.” I Thessalonians 5:9-11 ERV
I remember saying good-bye to my mother. Her words were very clear, “when I’m gone don’t cry, have a party; I’ll see you soon”.
When we have Jesus as our Savior, we have a heavenly assurance. We’ve been given an amazing inheritance – life with Him.
“ Brothers and sisters, we want you to know about those who have died. We don’t want you to be sad like other people—those who have no hope. 14 We believe that Jesus died, but we also believe that he rose again. So we believe that God will raise to life through Jesus any who have died and bring them together with him when he comes.” I Thessalonians 4:13-14 ERV
Don’t be sad, have a party!
I am so thankful for all the wonderful family and friends who fill my life. I am richly blessed! I am thankful for each one of you and I pray that the Lord blesses you richly in every facet of life. May you know and experience the depth of God’s love, his mercy, his goodness and his grace.
May you have the assurance of spending eternity with Him. Afterall, we are all on the journey of heading home!