On this first anniversary of Gabriel's
being swallowed up by life (see 2 Cor. 5:4) we are determined as a
family to cling to and rejoice in our living hope. We revel in the joy
inexpressible of the salvation of our souls. We refuse to let
Satan rob us of our joy. This morning, just after we had
determined and voiced this, on our way out of the driveway to go to
church, this precious little kitten pictured above, darted under the
car and we ran over him. The horror of it shook us all, as we
helplessly watched his death throes.
Nevertheless, hours later, standing in front of Gabriel's grave, we again determined together to:
1) view this life as a precious but temporary gift not to be clung to.
2) hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful (Hebrews 10:23).
3) consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus our Lord.
4) Rejoice that Gabriel is is heaven with Jesus.
We will be victorious, for Christ has already won the victory and
conquered death. Please join with us and let's glory only in the cross.
I can't see Gabriel's face, but I know beyond the shadow of a doubt
where he is and Who he's with, and it's only because of the cross
of Jesus.
