FCS Blog

Going Home.

Being from the south, I was raised in a Southern Baptist church. 40 years later, I
can still hear those old hymns like it was yesterday. One that sticks out in my
mind the most says “What a day that will be, when my Jesus I shall see. When I
look upon His face, the one who saved me by His grace. And when He takes me
by the hand, and leads me through that promised land. What a day, glorious

day that will be.
”

When I was younger, those words really didn’t make much sense to me. I have
since then lost loved ones who have made this song more relatable than ever,
as they have seen Jesus face to face and are walking those streets of gold. Last
Tuesday, my father-in-law closed his eyes on this earth and opened them in
heaven. His day that will be has come to pass. He has seen Jesus face to face
and is being led through the promised land..and goodness is he having a

glorious day.

Losing someone we love is one of the hardest experiences we face in life. The
pain can leave us feeling empty, broken, and overwhelmed with questions. As
Christians, we are not promised a life without sorrow or heartache. Even Jesus
wept when His dear friend Lazarus died. This reminds us that grief is not a sign
of weak faith. It is a reflection of the love we have for those who are no longer
physically with us. But in the middle of our pain, we can find comfort in knowing

that God is near.

Sometimes we may wonder why God allows our loved ones to leave us. We may
struggle to understand His timing or find ourselves wishing for one more
conversation, one more hug, or one more moment together. Although we may
not understand God’s plan, we can trust that His love never fails and His
promises remain true. His love never fails, it never gives up, and it never runs
out. And that puts a smile on my face even when my heart is broken.