Yesterday we had the sad task of attending Larry’s uncle’s funeral. He is the second husband Aunt Rose has lost after a long illness and he was truly a special person, so it was quite difficult. On the other hand, his funeral was a celebration of the fact that he knew his Lord intimately and put Him first in his life. Today is his first Lord’s Day in heaven and I am sure he is rejoicing. Aunt Rose chose this scripture to open his memorial service:
13 But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.[b]
15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. 16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore comfort one another with these words. 1Thessalonians 4:13-18
I’m sorry for your loss. What an appropriate scripture.
My sympathies for you, and for your aunt as well. We lost my dad last year and we also used that scripture. My 11 y/o and I read it together.
The scripture passage is beautiful. I’m sorry about your sad loss, but happy for your Uncle with Jesus…how amazing.
Rejoicing with you.
Please accept my sympathy in the death of Larry’s uncle.
Your loss is Heaven’s gain.
Hugs, Ness
hi, dlyn thanks for visiting my blog, sorry for replying u so late, i still haven’t recharged for the CNY celebration..
My sympathies for your family. But rejoicing that he is with his Savior! No more pain, tears or suffering!