Praise the Lord for He is the Resurrection
and Life. We drove to Ogdensburg, New York yesterday to attend the service of
death and Resurrection of a man that I had known over the last 25 yars. The
drive, over four hours by car, was beautiful as we drove through some
magnificent Autumn colors. Ogdensburg is located on the banks of the majestic
St. Lawrence River. From there we could see the Canadian skyline. The
landscape along the Interstate was pastorally picturesque. The man, who was 83
years old, loved the Lord and loved the church, and it is evident that he lived
well and died well. He went to be with Jesus, and Jesus our Lord welcomed him
in to His presence. He was loved by many, for so many attended the service of
celebration of his life. Three United Methodist clergy, including me, shared in
the beautiful service. We shared about the sure and certain hope of
Resurrection because of Jesus. It was one of the first services in which I have
participated after the death of my mom in India. The Lord infused me with His
blessed assurance and the eternal Hope that we have in Him. It is written in
Romans 15:13, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing,
so that by the power of the Holy Spirit, you may abound in hope.” May you be filled with hope, overflowing with hope,
abounding with hope.”
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