I have thought hard about how to start this devotional today but my emotions are clouding my mind. Late yesterday evening my wife’s “Grandmama” passed away. I am pleased to say that Norma Baumstark was a fervent follower of Jesus Christ and at the age of 89 was ready to have her faith become sight. She was a dear sweet lady to me that always treated me as if I was one of her own grandchildren. She will be truly missed by me as well as many others who were touched by her life. We mourn our loss while we celebrate her victory!
This life is our temporary home, young or old we must eventually all face death (Heb. 9:27 ). If this were the end life would be a truly sad existence. However, in Christ death is only the doorway by which we enter a new beginning; eternal life in Heaven with God. So we as Christians can mourn the loss of our fellow believers with hope! I look forward to worshiping Christ forever with Grandmama and our fellow brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ.
Jesus paid the price for our sins on the cross, took the sting of hell and death with his resurrection, and offers us life eternal with Him in Heaven! All we have to do is accept, believe, and confess (Rom. 3:23 , 6:23 , 5:8, 10:8-10, 10:13 , 8:38 , 39). So be comforted today if you have lost loved ones who shared a relationship with Jesus Christ, for they are present with the Lord!
I hope this short devotional today will bring you comfort and peace. If you have lost someone dear to you allow God to begin to heal those broken pieces in your life. You will never forget them, you will still miss them, but let God help you to move past the temporary and to focus on the eternal!
Pray
Heavenly Father I thank You today for Your assurance of salvation through Jesus. I thank You that this world is not my home and death is not the end! Help me and others who are mourning the loss of our loved ones to look to You for strength and peace. I know that You are God and You hold Your children close so I have no fear of You ever leaving me. Help me today to encourage and comfort others who are mourning the loss of loved ones and remind them that grave has been conquered, death has lost its sting, and hell has no power over those saved by Jesus Christ! In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
