Sunday, August 19, 2007: Death
Today in church an old lady diagnosed with cancer gave us a humbling testimonial of her faith in God despite her deterioration of her health. she shared about her struggle with not being able to recieve chemo and having to take radiotherapy instead, and that would only take away the pain and not prolong her life. but yet i think what most struck me was her not putting her faith and confidence in the things of this world. she never once complained in her testimonial about wanting to stay on this earth longer because she was certain of her citizenship in heaven, she knew that she was going to be taken home with God. the old lady was so joyful in her sorrow. i was so blown away by her courage, even in the face of death. this was what hit me in the face: our attitude to death shows how much we cling to this world.
if i were to die tomorrow, what would i regret the most? would i be as confident as the old lady was? Paul said in Philippians not to put our confidence in the flesh (Phil 3:3).
today made me think about what Jesus really came to do: to save us so that we might have life, and have it to the full. (John 10:10) we have all crossed over from death to the world to having life with Christ. i thought about the unmerited grace that God has so lovingly given us, that we do not have to gain our salvation through works.
today made me look at how my grandfather was saved. cancer also took his life away, but yet it is comforting to know that even in his last year of battle he was taken home to the Lord. and we can definitely be certain of his citizenship in heaven.
what do you cling to the most? is it the hope that God has given us? or do you cling to this world, knowing that you havent lived out the life that you wanted?
You have overcome the grave
Your glory fills the highest place
What can separate me now?
You tore the veil
You made a way
When You said that it is done.
a shout of praise.
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