A Happy Time To Be Sad

It's a beautiful thing to see a dedicated child of God go home. Heaven awaits the people of God. In a strange way, many Christians have stopped talking about our ultimate hope. As many things as God does for us in terms of bringing abundant life on earth, these temporary blessings do not compare with our heavenly hope. Celebrating that hope realized brings mixed emotions. There is beauty in the transfer that has happened for the person going to heaven. There is pain that must be managed in the lives of those that remain on earth. We said goodbye to a beloved deacon, William Bryant, today. He openly loved the Lord, his family, and the church. We rejoice in the fact that heavenly blessings are now his. We feel sympathy for the family members that are in pain. Whether we describe it as a sad time for a person to receive a happy blessing, or a happy time for a person while others struggle with tears, the feelings at a home going service are always mixed. We know how we should feel mentally, but our hearts do not always keep pace with our heads. Rest in peace "Bear," you will be missed!