February 10, 2013
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I received a tragic news yesterday. It made me feel so sad. Truly sad. Life is fleeting and life is short. It's been in my mind so much because I personally know this beautiful young woman whose life was cut short. My heart goes out to her family, especially her mom. I love her mother like she is my real sister. We've known each other for a long time; and I've shared with her what I've found in Jesus Christ. How Jesus Christ changed my heart. She is one of the people God placed in my heart to share God's Word and Truth. God placed a big desire in my heart to speak loving words of God to her.
Last Christmas, she gave me the best and ultimate GIFT I've ever received. She told me she has become a born-again Christian. I was so very happy and my heart was jumping for JOY. I lost touch with her for more than a year, but she was constantly in my mind. I was having dreams about her. Suddenly, on Christmas last year, God placed her again in my heart so strong that led me to send her a Christmas card. We renewed our friendship that I knew was always there, but this time, it is more intense. It was more of God's love binding us together. I knew right there that God has great plans for her. God knows our future. He knows what's ahead.
'"The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" (Psalm 34:18). He knows the loss of a loved one breaks your heart. Even Jesus wept when His friend Lazarus died. God is in heaven and has a panoramic view of centuries of time. The reason behind the timing of events is beyond our understanding, but God knows the why. Peace will come to you when you trust that God knows best. "The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped" Psalm 28:7)
God is a comforter. He comforts you by sending other people to help you. He comforts you by sending touching sentiments that have meaning only to you -- a ray of sunshine, a light bathing a dark hillside, or a bird singing. He comforts you through His Scriptures. "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you" (John 14:1-2). The good news, the comforting news, is that life is not over when you die a physical death. Eternity stretches before you, and it is possible to spend forever with Him and be reunited with your loved ones.
WORTH THINKING ABOUT
> God is like a daddy who will hold your hand in the dark. "Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning" (Psalm 30:5).
> God is like a doctor who applies an ointment to your wounds. In the land of Gilead they made a balm from the gum of native trees, which
was used for physical pain. God's comfort is like the balm of Gilead and heals our broken heart.
> Jesus is the Shepherd who will lead you from the valley of sorrow. He will guide you to the opening that is called the door of hope.'
excerpts from 100 Answers to 100 questions about God's promises for you
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies." John 11:25
Comments (2)
Was it the mother or the daughter who died suddenly? We always hope that the person we know who dies, did come to faith in Christ while they lived. We who are still here can use that remembrance of our feelings to spur us on and make us all the more eager to share our faith with others that they will come to know Him.
@quest4god@revelife - sorry for a late response... I was emotionally drained for awhile there... it's the daughter that passed away at 30 years old. very tragic for her family and especially for her mom. My friend, which is the mom, came to faith with Christ last year in May. She did not mention if her daughter had also accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord. I know my friend is trying to make sense of everything. I feel for her. But it's not late for her to start sharing the Gospel with her other children.
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