Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
“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”. I Thessalonians 4:14(NIV)
It is normal to mourn the passing away of a loved one. But where that loved one is a believer, we should mourn with the understanding that when Christ returns, all the faithful departed will rise from the dead and meet up with him (vs.16).
This Jesus who is the author and finisher of our faith is our hope. His death and resurrection reconciled us back to God and he promised to return for us. Let us remain steadfast in the faith and be encouraged that someday we will be with our lord forever (vs.17).
When you grieve for the faithful departed, grieve with understanding for it is written ‘blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.....that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them’(Rev 14vs.13).
REMEMBER TO ATTEND: Leadership/Communion Service tomorrow, 5:30PM.
PRAYER: Lord, thank you for your sacrifice that guarantees my eternity with you in glory.
FAITH BYTE: Because Jesus died and rose again for my redemption, I declare that nothing can separate me from God’s love and I wait faithfully for the marriage of the Lamb.
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