Condolence: Even though it has been awhile since Mary's passing I know that she is still very much in your hearts. Because of my love of people and our Creator I would like to leave you a message of comfort.
"If a man die, shall he live again?" asked the man Job long ago. (Job 14:14, King James Version) Perhaps you, too, have wondered this. How would you feel if you knew you could have a reunion with your loved ones right here on earth under the best of conditions? Well, what does God's Word say?
When Jesus was on earth he resurrected his dear friend Lazarus who had been dead three days. Even though he knew he would restore his life he "groaned in the spirit and became troubled." Then the account says, "Jesus gave way to tears." (Job 11:33,35).So he felt the pain and sorrow death brings.
In a way that can be encouraging to us because we know that Jesus and his Father Jehovah hate death.
There are nine miracles where dead ones were brought back to life on this earth recorded for us in the Bible. God is not partial for they were male and female, young and old, Isralite and non-Isralite.
These accounts teach us much about the resurrection to come. (John 5:28,29) People who were restored to life right here on earth were reunited with their loved ones. The future resurrection will be similar-but much better. The whole earth will be made into a paradise. So the dead will not be raised to life in a world filled with war, crime and sickness. They will have an opportunity to live forever on the earth in peaceful and happy conditions under God's heavenly government or kingdom. (Psalm 37:9-ll,29; Matthew 6:10; Revelation 21:3,4)
To have confidence in these promises we need to know why people die and where the dead are. If you would like I would share these Bible gems with you at no obligation if you reply.
Sincerely,
Joyce Armold

Condolence: Just to let you know you are in our prayers. May God give you the strength you need in your time of loss.