November 15, 2017 - Jesus came to save the world from sin and through his sacrifice on the cross of Calvary this was accomplished, once for all.
Yet too many refuse to accept this free gift of eternal life, too many either do not believe in Christ and his blessed works or they just are not interested in anything other than the present life here on earth.
This is sad but true, most will not make it into heaven, most will be doomed to an eternity of torment in hell.
For those who do know the Lord Jesus as Lord and Master we have one duty we are to perform for the Lord as we go through this life.
We are to be a reflection of his goodness, his grace and his mercy to all whom we meet each day. While this may sound like an easy task, it can be extremely difficult in times of stress and trouble.
As we struggle with the shootings in Sutherland Springs this past week, trying to understand the mind of a mad-man, let us take heed of the elderly couple who lost nine family members in this tragedy.
Joe and Claryce Holcomb lost their son Bryan and his wife plus four grandchildren and three great grandchildren to this senseless act of insanity and yet, they hold on to their faith in God without hesitation.
When asked about their feelings, Joe told the news people that he and his wife are “very close to God” and they believe that there will be a time when they will be reunited with their lost family members.
His answer for his feelings toward the shooter was one, not of anger but one of pity, for Joe knows the time will come when this person will be rewarded for his deeds and his reward will not be pleasant so he feels sorrow for him.
Joe made a statement which sums up the belief of all Christians when he said; “God doesn’t want us to understand him; he wants us to trust him. We don’t understand how God works, but we trust everything he does.” Amen Joe Amen...
How, you may ask, can anyone show this trust in the face of such devastation? For the Christian it is easy for we know the Lord and he gives us this assurance.
“The sun shall be no more your light by day, nor for brightness shall the moon give you light; but the Lord shall be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory.
Your sun shall no more go down, nor your moon withdraw itself; for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your days of mourning shall be ended.” (Isaiah 60:19-20)
Joe and Claryce Holcomb live in the glory of God, gathering their light from him and having confidence in his Word that their days of mourning will soon end with the joy of seeing their family again.
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” (Matthew 6:33-34)
Trust the the Lord and he will make your paths straight, with less troubles. May all who struggle this day find solace in the Lord Jesus Christ.
