“Christ
suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for
sinners to bring you safely home to God….”
1 Peter 3:18 (NLT)
In Steve Green’s song “Safely Home,” you can hear Jesus saying:
“Children, precious children I
Know you’re shaken,
A loved one taken.
A loved one taken.
Oh but hear me. Come, draw near
me. His pain is passed now.
He rests at last now, safely home.
He is strong and free. He is safe
with me.
This life is nearly shadow. Today
there’s sorrow, but joy tomorrow.
Safely home.
One day you will join Him, all
together, this time forever,
Safely home.”
Father we find great comfort in Jesus words: ”There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? 3 When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.” John 14:2-3 (NLT)
Father we are
grateful for our lives here on earth and we are grateful for the life we will
share with you in heaven. And this is all possible because Jesus left his home
in heaven to be born in a stable, die on a cross and be victoriously raised
from the dead. In singing the songs of Christmas we celebrate the glorious
reality of these events and the blessed assurance of our hope in heaven.
Thank you
Father that as we enjoy the festivities of this season we do so with a sparkle
in our eye, a joy in our heart and a hope in our future, as we remember the words
of the Apostle: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined
what God has prepared for those who love him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 (NLT)
Yes, we are
fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for
then we will be at home with the Lord. 2 Cor. 5:8 (NLT)
Amen
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