"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow or crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away” (Revelation 21:4).
Oh, what a friend you have in Jesus. He stands beside you now, and always.
To see those flag-draped caskets off-loaded from military cargo planes can make the toughest person want to cry because we know somewhere there is a grieving mother or dad, a young widow or widower and perhaps a child who now has lost their parent. We’ll never forget these brave men and women who have given their lives in battle for our freedom. Throughout history these brave souls have served our country proudly. Each one has made an extreme sacrifice so we can remain free. God bless them! And still, out there this battle for freedom rages on. Let us continue to pray God protects them keeping them safe, and that He allows us to see them come home alive and well.
Losing a loved one because of some war or from a battle with some sickness or disease can cause us to suffer tremendous grief. Grief is a lonely, emotional process caused by personal loss. It involves feelings of deep sorrow, extreme sadness, suffering and anguish. It makes us feel devastated by the loss of our loved one. We can also experience grief over a change or some disappointment in our lives. Not everyone suffers grief in the same way, nor is it predictable. It can return over and over long after the initial shock of our loss has diminished. Some of us will never get over certain aspects of our grief. Yet, grieving is a healthy process. Grieving is a natural process we must not deny. Let us take comfort though knowing God will help us recover.
The One who sits on the heavenly throne at the right hand of God promises; “Behold, I make all things new” (Revelation 21:5). We are comforted in our grief because, Jesus is our hope -- He is our salvation. Because of Him our faith sustains us, and we know death has lost its sting. The grave has lost its victory!
“Blessed be, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all or tribulation” (1 Corinthians 1: 3, 4).