"A Reminder"
She was at home preparing dinner anticipating his arrival shortly. He was on his way home from work. The day before, had been spent together sharing, talking and enjoying some quality time at home. Now, I stood next to his body in examination room of the E.R. She had just arrived moments before and was sprawled across his body wailing. In the blink of an eye her world had been turned upside down. By no one's fault but a tragic accident, her husband was dead and she didn't know how to say good-bye. She wanted to know why, and who caused this and where was God in this. She hurt at a level so deep and resounding that she had never felt before. The nurses, officers, and coroner stood eerily still as some of her pain was transferred to them. You could see in their eyes that they were thinking about their husbands and children and friends. They too were trying to understand why this had taken place and to try and figure out what they would do. Life is fragile and very unpredictable. When confronted with such a scene it is a reminder. It is a reminder that what Christ said was true. Be ready. He meant that the closer we are to God the more the pain is eased with love, time and the support of friends. We do not know when our final day will come. But we can prepare for it with a faith in God through his son Jesus. Before she left, she raised her arms in the air and praised God for the life of her husband. She raised praises for his salvation. Through tears and pain she thanked God for the years they had and then prayed that God would take her too. It's a reminder. It is a reminder that when such sudden tragedy comes, the only one left to turn to is God. It is a cold splash of water in the face that says, "Wake Up" and realize that this day will come. This stark reality is not meant to bring gloom and doom to your day but rather to share the good news that the God of the universe is longing to have a relationship with you. Today, call a family member or a friend in appreciation for his/her life and then pray for God to be close to you. May you feel his presence. May you feel his love. May you feel ready.
Sharing in Faith,
Rev. Craig W. Duke
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