A Daily Devotion for Wednesday, Dec. 17
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John 14:1-6
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.”
Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
Back when my children were small, I remember being afraid of death. I think that at some level I sensed how difficult it would be on our young family if I were to be taken out of the picture. I don’t think this was my ego speaking, but just that pure love of a mother for her brood and her husband. But I was also afraid of what death would be like. Was there really a heaven waiting for me, with Jesus at the door? This verse was my “proof” that there is a heaven, and it is with Jesus. Now I don’t really fear death. I am thankful that we can gather as a family and enjoy this beautiful holiday. There are several people I work with who are facing their first Christmas without their loved one. My heart is with them this season.
Holy Lord, please comfort those who are grieving this Christmas season. May I shine your light and help to ease some of that sadness, if at all possible. I will keep my eyes open for opportunities. Amen
Becky, transforming
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