Celebration of life
This past week I had the opportunity to participate in the funeral services for one of our church members. This lady was truly a special woman who influenced many people throughout her life. Funeral message’s are never easy, but giving a message for someone who loves the Lord is a joy. I love the fact that through the sadness and tears the Lord offers us a new hope. A hope found in Christ who has overcome death. The world offers many forms of false hope; hope of success, financial prosperity, and security. The world cannot offer any type of hope in the face of death. From the world’s perspective death is the end. I am thankful that through Christ death is not the end, in fact death is a new beginning. As Christians we should celebrate the lives of those who pass away and rejoice knowing they are enjoying a new start, a new life with Christ.
