Thursday, September 8, 2016
I'd like to extend my sincere condolences to the entire Moran family during this time of great loss that you are experiencing. The pain associated with the death of a loved one is like no other, and words alone cannot heal the wounds left behind when someone we cherished passes along. However, the Bible offers us genuine hope even in distressing times like these, and it is my hope that you and your family can be encouraged by the words Christ shared with us in the scriptures. At John 5:28 and 29 it says, "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment." These words are encouraging because they offer reassurance that through the ransom sacrifice of Jesus Christ we will all have the opportunity to see our resurrected loved ones once again. This is a wonderful prospect for all of us. So, even as you grieve, I encourage to not be so sad about the past, knowing the blessings that await loyal and faithful followers of Jesus Christ and His father in the future.
