Saturday, March 26, 2016

Joy in the Midst of Grief

“"Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”
John 14:1-3 ESV

My husband went home to reside with the Lord a year ago yesterday, March 25th. I may be grieving, but I also rejoice knowing that he is truly home.
This scripture reminds me that I will one day, in the future,  also be truly home. 
God has a place for me and for anyone who believes upon the name of the Messiah, Jesus. One day I will also walk the streets of gold just as John is. (“And the twelve gates were twelve pearls, each of the gates made of a single pearl, and the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass.”) 
Revelation 21:21 ESV
I am in awe of the fact that I will be part of the 'marriage supper of the Lamb'. (“And the angel said to me, "Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb." And he said to me, "These are the true words of God."”) 
Revelation 19:9 ESV

Prayer:
Daddy, I pray for all those who may be in a similar place as I am. I pray that they will take comfort in knowing that they too have a mansion waiting for them. Help us to remember that we may live here on earth, but our true home is not here. Our true residence is in heaven and we can look forward to that day. Yes, mourning is a must, but it is just another season in our lives. We may not always be happy, but Daddy, because of Jesus, we can still have joy. 
Amen