Family reunions. We have to love them. At one, I walked over,
shook my youngest brother’s hand, and said, “Good to see you.”
Almost four years had passed since my family had seen my
youngest brother. And not because he had no way to get there, was mad at
anyone, or was too busy. Mom had remarried. My middle brother and I were okay
with her remarrying, but our younger brother wasn’t.
One day, I received a text from him, saying he would be in
our hometown. He was bringing his two girls, who wanted to see some of the
places where he had grown up and visit some of the cemeteries where our
relatives were buried. Not wanting to miss an opportunity to visit him, my wife,
two of our grands, my other brother, his son, and I headed out.
Although it was only our immediate family, being together was like a family reunion—something our family hadn’t experienced in four years. We ate together, visited old homes where we once lived, stopped by a few cemeteries, and even saw two more cousins along the way. The drive and the day were long, but the experience was worth it.
So what does it take to experience a joyful family reunion? The prophet speaks of a time when things that divide now will not anymore. And of a time when unpleasant experiences will be wiped away forever. Death will be non-existent. No more tears shed over the things that make us shed tears—death, broken relationships, immorality, crime, loss. No more attacks on God’s people.
Heaven isn’t just a pie in the sky dream by those who tire of
earth’s complications. It is an actual place inhabited by angels, believers,
and a real God who wants everyone to live there. Things that separate us on
earth will be wiped away. We will enjoy fellowship with God and each other
forever—with no sinful tint to our relationships.
The only catch is effort. I had to drive two hours to see my
brother. God requires that we repent of our sins and place our faith in His
Son’s sacrifice for our sins. Once we have done that, we can anticipate having
the most incredible family reunion ever.
Don’t miss God’s family reunion.
Father, thank You for preparing a place where we can live
with You forever.
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