We are all dying. It is true of the sinner, as well as the saint. We must prepare for life after death. Writing these poems comforted me when I was mourning my brother, Bruce (October 20, 1953 - November 3, 2010). I wrote Poems For the Dying 1). to encourage Christians, 2). to comfort the bereaved, 3). to make those battling terminal illnesses less fearful, and 4). to be a soul winning tool. Death creates an unexpected, soul-gathering harvest opportunity. There is life after death. Joy!
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Bruce Believed
Bruce believed the Word he heard, so he believed that he needed a Savior. Bruce believed that Jesus had made him free from the penalty of sin. He believed that if he died that he would some day rise again. Bruce believed God's Word until his glorious end. Bruce believed the Word he preached, so he believed that he'd live again. And Bruce believed every word John wrote, so he believed he'd live eternally. Bruce believed in God's holy Word and kept it hidden deep within his heart, so he departed this life knowing he'd be present with our Lord. Bruce believed the Word he heard, so he left this life with a peace that passes all understanding. He knew we'd meet again some day in our eternal home. All this and more are in God's Word. All this and more, Bruce believed.
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