After Mary and Martha asked Jesus the same question, at the passing of their brother Lazarus, Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” The question isn’t why, but do you believe?
The only remedy for sorrow is hope. The Apostle Paul said, “But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.” So, in Christ we have hope.
What about you? What are your two greatest loves? Who is your first love? Do not let this moment pass you by, for today is the day of salvation. The scriptures says, “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” It also says, “if you confess with your mouth, and believe in heart, that Jesus was raised from the dead, you will be saved.” In yet another place, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”
Today is a defining moment for Dan, as he was ushered into the presence of Jesus. Today is a defining moment for the family as they mourn his passing. Today is a defining moment for his friends, who will miss him greatly. Most of all, it is a defining moment for you who are not followers of Jesus.
Do you believe? Dan’s just saying...
I know if he could, Dan would stomp in and say "What the deal?? Don't you know I'm with Jesus?" I'm trying have joy with you Dan, we just wasn't ready...
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