To N: There is hope!
Losing a loved one is painful This blog is written for a young woman who is grieving the loss of her brother. I am responding to her in a blog so others who may be in the same dilemma may find answers and peace. The young lady, who I will refer to as N, shared with me her concern with respect to where her brother was. "I just want to know where he is and if he is ok. Is he up in heaven? If so how is it the Bible says when God comes he would resurrect him?" The concern of the young lady is echoed by so many who have lost loved ones. It is so comforting to think that they are up in heaven. But if they are in heaven how can 1 Thessalonians 4: 16 - 18 be explained? For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord...