Stirred By The Scriptures

The last two days have been a powerful reminder just how hard death is.  On Tuesday a friend of Suzi, lost a courageous battle with cancer.  I learned today, that on that same day, a woman who had been a part of my youth group 30 years ago, also died. The Bible uses the word “sting” in relation to death and it is a good word.  Death hurts. It means loss, a void and it comes with a finality. It is never easy whether after a long time of illness or with a more unexpected suddenness - it is just plain hard.  The quiet truth that whispers in the hardness is however that death really isn’t final.  To be certain it brings to an end life here on earth but I believe there is so much more to come.  An eternal life that has been secured for us by the death and resurrection of Jesus. Isn’t it ironic that his death is what gives me victory over death.  I find peace in that truth. I will still grieve and it still hurts but it is not the end.  Thank you Jesus.