One Called Home

“Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!” Acts 7:56

Steve, one of our small Tuesday Bible study group, was called home by Jesus on Monday evening. We rejoice over him with a touch of sadness. We are glad he has gone to be with the Lord Jesus, but we also miss his presence. It is a conundrum among followers of Jesus whether we should mourn or celebrate the passing of a brother in Christ. We can of course do both as we do miss those we love and we are also glad they have ended this journey of sorrows and pain. So maybe not such a conundrum as we thought.

As for Steve, perhaps named after the martyr Stephen who spoke our verse for today, I shall miss his lovely, drawn out "Amen", and his quick response each morning as I published this little message. I have met few who carried such a load of infirmities across the finish line as Steve did with His Savior. Every time I felt a bit sorry for myself, I could think of Steve's faith and know some encouragement.

Until we meet again, rest with Jesus our Lord, my dear brother in Christ!

Bucky