Acts 21:1-6 – On to Jerusalem

To leave this world with comfort through death, it is necessary that we be assured of our being in Christ, and that we have such a sense of the excellence of Christ and of going to be with Him, that any sense of loss of present enjoyments is thoroughly outweighed by the anticipation of the joys of the world to come.

Those whom we love in this world can disappoint us, or else be removed from us. If not, we will, in due time be removed from them by death. If they and we ourselves are believers in the Lord Jesus, this separation will be only temporary, but nevertheless real and potentially very painful. The thought of never again being together in this life can cause great anguish, even for God’s people. “Friends are a great mercy, but they are not a sure mercy” (Joseph Caryl, 1602-1673).

Questions
1. Are we “hanging loose” to the things of this life so that we are ready when the great change comes?

Prayer Points
1. Pray for those grieving the loss of a loved one.
2. Use prayer points from your congregation.
3. Pray for family matters.