Meeting our Loved Ones

 Meeting our Loved Ones

We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. — 1 Thessalonians 4:14

As horrible as the Cross was, it wasn't the final chapter of the Jesus story. Jesus died and then rose again. We can believe two things because of Jesus' resurrection: 1) that Jesus will return in glorious victory for those who have believed in him, and 2) that we will be with those we love who have fallen asleep in Christ when Jesus comes again.

Jehovah – Jireh

. Justified by His Grace – Romans 3:24

and all are justified  freely by his grace  through the redemption  that came by Christ Jesus.

. Equipped by His Armour – Ephesians 6:13

Therefore put on the full armor of God,  so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

. Harboured by His Presence -Proverbs 18:10

The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; 

 the righteous run to it and are safe.

. Observed by His Eyes – Psalm 34:15

The eyes of the Lord  are on the righteous, 

 and his ears are attentive  to their cry;

. Vitalized by His Life – Ephesians 2:5

made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions —it is by grace you have been saved.

Thoughts 

. Frustration is not the will of God.  There is time to do anything and everything that God wants us to do. - Elisabeth Elliot

. There’s nothing that can help you understand your beliefs more than trying to explain them to an inquisitive child. - Frank A. Clark

. If you think someone is guilty of wronging you, forgive him.  If you have never forgiven the guilty before, you will experience a new joy: the joy of forgiving. - Leo Tolstoy

[Message No: 7749]