Thursday, July 28, 2022
To the Smith Family:
With heavy hearts we take this time to express our personal condolences to the family of Mary B Smith. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends during this hour of great sadness. Indeed, this is a time period where strong words of love and comfort will be greatly needed by all. I know for a certainty that the family members and friends will be there for you. However, as a reminder, we must also remember that God will also be there for us. There is no better source of comfort then what God can provide. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) And comforting families of the earth who have loss anyone in death is what God has been doing. On this day, God is taking the time to comfort the Smith family, and other families of the earth who are mourning the loss of a loved one or friend. So, directing your attention to the Bible, please take note of this loving promise that God has been making known to people all over the world. The promise is recorded at John 5:28-29. In the text God tells us that in the near future He would cause a calling to go forth to those in the grave to stand up in life again. Just imagine that at God's timetable, the restoring of life would take place for persons like Mary, and a great host of others who await their awakening from death. This arrangement will certainly take place because God is the source of life for all living things. (Psalm 36:9) Really, we have much to be thankful for. No, this is no mere empty promise about the restoring of life. This blessing from God will take place. In fact, God has taken the time to preserve nine accounts in the Bible that speaks about this grand arrangement soon to take place earth wide. Here is just one example that is recorded at Acts 9:36-42. I hope that all will get a chance to see how these verses apply to your loved ones in a very special way. Always remember that when God makes a promise, it becomes reality. For it is impossible for God to lie. (Titus 1:2)
