Wednesday, January 20, 2016
May "the God of all comfort" (2 Cor 1:3) provide the family and friends during this period of mourning for Ms. Tess Bauer. Death is such a tragedy, but we are encouraged that death does not end it all. The Bible hold out a grand hope of seeing our loved ones again alive here on earth.
Jehovah God has given us the heartwarming resurrection hope. The Christian apostle Paul stated at Acts 24:15 that he had hope toward God "that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous". We are, of course, deeply saddened by the death of a loved one, but because of the prospect of the resurrection, we do not have to sorrow in hopelessness (1 Thess. 4:13).
Out of love, Jehovah God yearns to resurrect the dead, including Ms. Tess Bauer. (Job 14:15) We can just imagine the joyous reunions when our loved ones who have died and resurrected are welcomed back to life here on earth. How our hearts swell with love for our heavenly Father, Jehovah, who has given us the marvelous resurrection hope!
May these few thoughts from God's Word provide you with comfort and hope during this time of sorrow.
