NO PARTING AND NO HEARTACHE

“And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.”

Revelation 21:23 KJV

Mattie E. Buttram wrote a beautiful hymn “Homeland”.  “Guide me, angels of light, to that home, Where my loved ones are waiting for me; In that land where no sorrow can come, We will live, blessèd Savior, with Thee.”  Not only will we be with our Saviour forever, we will also be reunited with our loved ones.

Jim Hill wrote the heart touching hymn “What A Day That Will Be!”  “There is coming a day when no heartaches will come No more clouds in the sky, no more tears to dim the eye.  All is peace forevermore on that happy golden shore What a day, glorious day that will be.”  How I long for the day I see Jesus.

Not only is Jesus the Light of the city, He is also our Light in our world that is filled with the darkness of hatred and violence.  It can be very dark outside and the sun isn’t shining but Jesus is still shining His light in our heart.  Thank God for the light and unconditional love of Jesus.  O how Jesus loves you and me.

Pastor Johnson Oatman Jr. wrote a beautiful hymn “O How He Loves Me”.  “He walks with me along life’s road, O how He loves me; He carries every heavy load, O how He loves me.”  Have you allowed it to go from head knowledge to heart knowledge that Jesus loves you so much He died for you?

Heavenly Father, thank You for loving us so much that You gave Jesus to die for our sins.  Jesus, You are so precious to me.  How I long for the day when I will see You face to face.  I love You with all my heart.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

August 22, 2018