Called Back

It's hard to grieve--even when we do know that the person has gone to be face-to-face with Jesus (that is comfort in itself), but it is still so devastating. It's good to be able to look back, though, and see the vibrant faith that Brittany had for her King Jesus. It's undeniable, and I am sure that the Lord will use her impact on others for years to come.



So where does this leave me? It could have been me in that car. So...death...that doesn't really scare me. In fact, last night Ryan and I were "typing" about how amazing it is going to be to spend eternity with Christ some day, right before Jonathan called me with the news, actually. FACE-to-FACE with My Redeeming King. But it's still hard to understand death, and we're not supposed to understand...but it does leave us wondering. It leaves me wondering.

Now **faith** is being sure of what we hope for and certain of the things that we cannot see. Hebrews 11:1

In a strange way, this is a great comfort from the Lord. And it's a call for a deeper faith even in the midst of such devastating circumstances. Following this verse is an entire passage about the FAITH of true servants of God...like Moses and Rahab, et al.

We are called to such faith...to persevere because (we) see Him who is invisible...(Hebrews 11:27) like Moses did.

We will recieve our reward not in this life (although the blessings of the Lord are not to be overlooked), but later: God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect. (Hebrews 11:40)

It's so amazing to me still, how God is so in control, and how the Bible really does apply to our lives daily. The support he provides- it's unfathomable really. His love is unfailing-it's eternal-it is reliable-it is everything. Praise God that He loves us so much that He cares about our grief, our discomfort, and our questions about all of this.

Jesus' blood me never failed me yet
-never failed me yet.
Jesus' blood never failed me yet.
This one thing I know
-that He loves me so.

Lord, may you deepen our faith through good and bad circumstances. Thank you for the reminders of how important You are. Rain down your comfort on those that are grieving in ways that I cannot fathom. May they somehow see your glory in all of this, however painful it is. Thank you that your love is UNFAILING! May my faith be looked upon as vibrant one day, so that you might be glorified more by my life.

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