Last week one of my dear friends lost her 95 year-old-father. I had never met him because he lived in another town; but because of my love for my friend, I attended the funeral. As friends and family gathered at the funeral home before the service, you could hear nothing but kind words being spoken about this precious man. And though my friend and her sisters and family members shed tears of sorrow, there was a special, JOYful peace about them, as well.
It was obvious where their peace came from! This Daddy had left a Godly heritage! Story after story was told about him when he shared his faith with others. He was a ROCK......I heard that description several times. In other words, his faith in God was unshakable. Regardless of what life brought, he remained faithful to His God. He was a quiet man, yet always so willing to speak up when it meant taking a stand for Christ.
He lived what he believed. He wasn't one who would just "talk the talk". He consistently "walked the walk". In doing so, he left his children and grandchildren with a strong spiritual heritage that is worth more than abundant material riches. By the world's standards, this fellow was not wealthy. BUT by God's standards, he had riches beyond measure............and is enJOYing them right now as he is with His dear Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ!
Yes, we said goodbye to a special man last week....but it wasn't "goodbye forever". It was a JOYful goodbye and a "see ya later"! We will see him again and will spend an eternity worshipping our God and singing praises to our Saviour together!
"WHAT A DAY......GLORIOUS DAY.....THAT WILL BE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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