A Lenten Reflection
Grief and Sorrow
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Revelation 21:4
In this life, with its trials and sorrows, on days where we are burdened with the heavy weariness of the soul, let us reflect upon, and be thankful for, the journey to the Cross and grave that Christ took for us.
For as He gave Himself to be crucified, as He redeemed us by His death, He made clear the way of salvation for all who believe and trust in Him. He defeated death so that death is not our conqueror; tragedy and sorrow are not our final destination. We can be assured that death is not the final answer, but that Christ is the doorway to eternal life.
While we suffer and cry in this life, while we are broken or hurt now, there will come a day when all will be made right. When Christ will wipe away our tears; where death and mourning, pain and sorrow will be banished. Where we will be whole and our hearts will be healed.
What a day that shall be!
On towards the Cross,
-Beth Haynes Butler
Grief and Sorrow
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Revelation 21:4
In this life, with its trials and sorrows, on days where we are burdened with the heavy weariness of the soul, let us reflect upon, and be thankful for, the journey to the Cross and grave that Christ took for us.
For as He gave Himself to be crucified, as He redeemed us by His death, He made clear the way of salvation for all who believe and trust in Him. He defeated death so that death is not our conqueror; tragedy and sorrow are not our final destination. We can be assured that death is not the final answer, but that Christ is the doorway to eternal life.
While we suffer and cry in this life, while we are broken or hurt now, there will come a day when all will be made right. When Christ will wipe away our tears; where death and mourning, pain and sorrow will be banished. Where we will be whole and our hearts will be healed.
What a day that shall be!
On towards the Cross,
-Beth Haynes Butler
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