Knowing God - John 5:21

(from Pastor)

just as the Father raises the dead

and gives them life

John 5:21

 

One of my saddest duties is standing beside some death beds.

 

Notice ... I said, "some."

 

Many death beds are like cruise ship dock. Many who are dying -- and their families -- have such an confidence in the power of the resurrection that death is a bon voyage.

 

Other death beds are like quicksand. Fear swallows hope and everyone's just trying to keep their head above being suffocated.

 

I love logic that is implied in John 5:21. If God gives life, why do we have such a hard time believing that he can -- and will -- raise the dead.

 

Faith is a powerful force. In fact, it's magic. It transforms a quicksand and sinking feelings into cruise ships, bon voyage, and hope. 

 

In Christ's Love,

a guy who's ready for a cruise

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Death scares many people. I am not one of them.  Living on earth scares me.  Getting hurt. making a mistake. Death would be welcome. I know where I am going. I know I will hold my son again. Death would be easy. Living is what is so very difficult.