Today was the day that we said our goodbyes to our brother and friend, Murray. I guess "goodbye" is actually not an good word, but more like, "See you later dude!" would suit Murray more accurately. Murray is with Jesus and the Lord actually gave me a funny word picture during the service. The picture was of Murray jumping in the air and clicking his heels in an Irish Jig type fashion. I shared it with my friend beside me and we both had a little giggle, because that suited Murray. My friend shared a much closer bond with him and because of that, this friend needs our prayers. My friend is a fairly new believer and the whole "eternity thing" isn't quite as solidified as it may be with a more seasoned Christian. Murray's absence will leave an emptiness in this person's life. This emptiness can only be filled with Jesus Christ. We can try to fill it with friends or work or family, but none will ever satisfy the longing we have for the Lord.
Our pastor did a wonderful job of delivering the message today. He shared the life, struggles and victories of Murray's life. The Gospel was presented clearly. The majority of people there were believers. You could tell that due to the absence of alot of sobbing during the service. Jesus Christ is the hope of every believer and heaven is our longing and our true home.
Murray's family are also believers. God's grace and forgiveness was such a powerful force following the service that I sit again in true awe and wonder of His awesome love.
Tomorrow night we will meet for our care group as we normally would. Murray's absence will be evident. He would want everyone to go on. He would want us to expereince a closer relationship with Christ and the healing that can only occur with Him as the driving force in our lives.
Amen
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