trbccoffeebreak

“Jesus wept.” John 11:35 (NIV)

Words like “tears,” “weeping,” “mourning,” “death,” “loss,” and “grave,” not only sound sad, but also give us an idea that what is going on in one’s life is not something that is bringing joy and gladness. When we lose someone dear to us, these words are all part of the process of grieving. And sometimes there is also fear – fear of staying alone, fear of losing something or someone, fear of losing hope and faith.

A friend recently mentioned how tough it was to go to the graveyard again for a third time in less than two years. I reminded my friend that the real dwelling of his loved ones was not in that graveyard. Somehow – I could envision my friend’s loved ones rejoicing with their Father in heaven, healthy and strong instead of frail, sickly, and tired.

Grieving and mourning the loss of loved ones is natural. Remember Martha and Mary, the sisters of Lazarus? They had just lost their beloved brother when Jesus finally arrived. They were mourning his death, but their faith drove them to tell the Lord Jesus that if He had been there, Lazarus would probably still be alive. Even Jesus mourned the loss of Lazarus because the Bible says that He wept. But moved by those people’s faith and His compassion, Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead.

Life is a wonderful gift from the Lord, but this world is not our final destination. We are only here for a season, after which we will go to the place where we will spend eternity. By having faith in God, trusting in Him and following His commands, we, too will be raised up and rejoice in heaven with Him. At that time, all the troubles of this world – our temporary home – will stay behind, and we will embrace our permanent dwelling.

“Lord, You created us for Your glory. You love us more than anyone will ever love us. And You call us your own. In You we have life in abundance.”

For His Glory

Luska Suzano
TRBC Women’s Life