READ:
Isaiah 35:3-10
Be strong, do not fear! Behold,
your God will come. -Isaiah 35:4
At David Schumm's memorial service, we celebrated the optimism, perseverance, and faith of a man with severe cerebral palsy. For all of David's 74 years, the simple tasks of daily life required great effort. Through it all, he kept smiling and helping others by giving more than 23,000 hours as a hospital volunteer, along with encouraging at-risk teens.
David selected Isaiah 35:3-10 to be read at his service: "Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are fearful-hearted, 'Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God; He will come and save you...
Then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the dumb sing. For waters shall burst forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert" (vv.3-4, 6). This promise, given to the people of Israel while in captivity, reminds us of our hope for the time when Christ will return for those who trust and follow Him.
During David's last weeks, he often pointed visitors to a large picture of Jesus near his bed, saying, "He's coming to get me soon," This is the hope Jesus Christ gives to all His children, which calls forth our thanks and praise to Him! - David McCasland
Marvelous message we bring,
Glorious carol we sing,
Wonderful word of the King:
Jesus is coming again! - Peterson
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Live as if Christ died yesterday
and is coming back today.
INSIGHT
In the midst of painful suffering, it is easy to become preoccupied with negative circumstances. One remedy is to look forward to the glory that will be revealed in the new heaven and new earth. Today's reading, predicts the faithful singing with everlasting joy in a place where sorrow has already passed away (v.10).
Have a blessed day and week ahead.
God Our Creator's Love Always
Unity & Peace
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