Condolence: Even though it has been awhile since James' passing I know his family misses him dearly. Because of my love of people and our Creator I would like to leave you a message of comfort and hope.
"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, "Jeus gave way to tears." (John 11:33,35). So he felt the pain and sorrow death brings.
In a way that can be encouraging to us becausse we know Jesus and his Father Jehovah hate death.
There are nine miracles where dead ones are brought back to life on this earth recorded for us in the Bible. God is not partial for they included young and old, male and female, 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 raisded to life in a world filled with war, crime and sickness. They will have an opportunity to live forever on this earth in peaceful and happy conditions under God's heavenly government or Kingdom. (Psalm 37:9-11,29; Matthew 6:10; Revelation 21:3,4)
To have confidence in these promiises we need to ask: Why do people die and where are the dead? I would love to share these Bible thoughts with you at no obligation should you reply.
Sincerely,
Joyce Armold
laritaarmold@gmail.com

Condolence: I miss you Dad, you were an amazing man who blessed everyone you came in contact with. All my love.