A GREAT MYSTERY

Many people love mysteries.Its exciting to put ourselves in the shoes of a detective or to try and figure out 'who did it' as we turn the pages of a mystery novel.But there is a cliffhanger that will never resolve-until we experience it ourselves.

Those of us who have watched in sadness as someone else close to us has died may wonder about their new existence.Our hearts ache to know what they are doing and where they are.

If they had trusted Jesus  Christ as savior we know they are in heaven.But for now a veil separates us from our loved ones and we cannot see behind it.

We do have a few clues about this mystery though.We know that our departed loved ones are enjoying Gods presence(2 Corinthians 5:8).We also know that they are recognizable and conscious of their surroundings,just like the rich man and the beggar Jesus spoke of in Luke 16;22-23.And we know that they haven't yet received the perfect body that will be theirs when Christ returns(1 Thessalonians 4:13-17)

Beyond that we are left with this truth;
God in His matchless love and power is planning a glorious reunion.Then our eternal rejoicing will begin.The last page of this mystery has a happy ending.

SING TO THE LORD

Its as though a sinister stranger comes knocking on your door.You must let him in for he knocks insistently and will not go away.He is sorrow personified.

You believe no one sees your tears and you feel all alone-but God sees them and he understands.
"Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning"(Psalm30:5)

We remember as David did that Gods love and favor lasts for a lifetime.He has promised never to leave us nor forsake us.When Gods love comes into our thoughts,our feelings of sorrow and dread flee.

"We can rise to greet the day with shouts of singing praise for His mercy,guidance and protection.We rejoice in His Holy name"(Psalm 30;11-12)

No matter our circumstances,lets sing to the Lord once again.