Tonight I caught a glimpse of eternity.
This is what the Word of God says in
1 Corinthians 15:54-57 (NASB)
54But when this perishable will have put on the imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written, "DEATH IS SWALLOWED UP in victory.
55"O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR VICTORY? O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR STING?"
56The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law;
57but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Remember
this?
As a Christian, Jo’s victory was through her faith in Lord Jesus. So, she’s in heaven, eternally with her Father.
This is why, while we grieve her loss, we can also celebrate her victory. If only we could get a taste of what is to come, we probably will not grieve so hard.
Hearing the stories of and about Jo last evening, she made a lasting impact, not only to the people she touched, but to the Kingdom of God. And Alex, His chosen servant was to walk alongside her. He did. He fulfilled his earthly duties towards her with love, care and as the rightful head of the household and with Christ leading him.
Through their hardship, they have impacted lives and inspired. More importantly, they have led others to know the Lord, including her sister Jessica. What she did was to store up treasures not on earth but in heaven.
Matthew 6:19-20 (NASB)
19"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
20"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal;
Alex organized this dinner in memory of Jo. It wasn’t easy for him. I’m glad he did it. Not least because, one year on, it was a celebration of Jo’s life. Last year, understandably, it was all about grieving but today, it was a celebration. Not without pain, but a celebration nonetheless.
Alex had organized Jo’s favourite food to be served, there was a little service, singing of hymns, prayers and a few words about Jo from her teacher, ex-boss and friends.
John 14:1-3 (NASB)
1"Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me.
2"In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.
3"If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.
Location: Wild Rocket, Mount Emily, Singapore
