Yesterday I was walking through a grocery store when my shoe stuck on the tile and I fell to the ground. At first I felt pain in my elbow, but as we continued walking through the store, I began to feel pain in my hip and my knee. Now all of these pains were minor and no real damage appears to have been done, except to my fragile ego. Today promises to be different as our four year old granddaughter is coming to our house for the day. So today will involve playing and lots of laughter.
It occurs to me that life is a lot like these two days. Sometimes one thing after another goes wrong. But then there are times when everything seems to be going well.
Isaiah 25:8 says, “He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the Lord has spoken.” I don’t know everything about heaven, but it is enough for me now to know that I will be with Jesus forever and their will be no more suffering or tears. When I go to be with Jesus, He will fulfill His promise to remove all suffering, pain, troubles, and tears. Instead, I will spend my days celebrating His presence and His love. All I can say is “Thank you, Jesus!” and all I know is how much I look forward to eternity with Him.
Reluctant Retiree 