Reading it this morning, verses 14-17 "For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust. As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field; for the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place knows it no more. But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him..."
Izzy, at 21 years old, was a flower in full bloom. We didn't see that, but God was ready for Izzy in Heaven. The celebration of this transaction at the funeral and viewing was truly a reminder how wonderful God is. The sadness of the death of a saint is not for them but for us who stayed behind. As one of Izzy'a friends said, "I'm so jealous," that he is in Heaven and I'm not there yet.
There can be rejoicing when we remember that God has our days numbered. God remembers who we are. He doesn't take us from this world because He is tired of dealing with us, but He takes us Home because He is ready for us to be in Heaven.
Sad? yes, we are. Miss him? Of course. But in the midst of this, we can rejoice. Thank you for all your prayers on behalf of Izzy's family, the team that was with Izzy on the team and for Patrick and I. Continue to pray for the Yoder family. Patrick is still in Haiti. Pray that he has found comfort and grace to walk through this difficult season of the ministry.
We are so blessed. God is always Good and Right. Thank Him
God bless you
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