Proverbs 10:1
“The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to His mother.”
My heart soared this morning. I was sitting in the waiting room of a local hospital with my son and daughter-in-law. Their daughter, (our granddaughter) was in the operating room down the hall.
My son shared the concern his daughter had expressed just before she went into have the surgery. “Dad, what if I die?” Dan said he told her that if she did she would be in the presence of the Lord and would be free from all of the cares of this world. He went on to name all of the loved ones she would see.
I did not say anything to Dan, but I thought my heart would explode. What joy to have a dear son who loved the Lord with all of his heart and was sharing the truth of God’s gracious love for us, even when we are near death’s door. By the way, the surgery was successful and now it is a period of recovery.
Dan did not skirt the reality of death―it is always a present possibility. He was wise in that he knew Melinda had been born again and for the believer, the end of our earthly life is the entrance into our wonderful eternal life that will never pass away. We need to remind ourselves of this reality for the believer. Not only was I pleased with my son, I know the Lord was also pleased. Well done Dan!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil
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