Not coming home

I was in the airport the other day and noticed a beautiful young girl standing by herself sadly staring out of a window. She appeared quite sad and was crying intermittently. I saw the reason for her sadness. She was clutching an American flag that was neatly folded into a triangle, as in the kind that family members are given at a soldier’s funeral.I cannot adequately express the compassion I felt for this very young lady who was openly grieving.

As our country begins to celebrate the victory and liberation of the war in Iraq, families all over Americaand the UKare experiencing similar grief. We must never forget those who sacrificed their very lives defending our freedom.These youngheroes were cut down in the prime of their lives in order that others could enjoy freedom from tyranny and oppression.I would ask you to join me in praying for the families of our fallen warriors. Only God can comfort them as they endure the greatest of tribulations.According to the Bible tribulation produces hope. My prayer is that hope for these families comes sooner rather than later. The apostle Paul once said thatto die as a Christian is to “gain”. It is certainly true for the Christian, but the family is left behind to grieve. The “hope” I seeis through the love of God and Jesus’ precious blood that one day they will be able tojoin their loved one forever in paradise where there will never again be even one tear shed and sadness and death will be finally defeated and no more.
________________________

Romans 5:3
And not only that, but we also
glory in tribulations, knowing that
tribulation produces perseverance;
and perseverance character;
and character hope.
Now hope does not disappoint,
because the love of God has been
poured out in our hearts by the Holy
Spirit who has given to us.


———————————-