SAYING GOODBYE…
Scripture: Then
David slept with his ancestors, and was buried in the city of David. The time that David reigned over Israel was
forty years; he reigned seven years in Hebron, and thirty-three years in
Jerusalem.-- 1 Kings 2:10-11
One of my dear colleagues and former professors went to
sleep in Abraham’s bosom on last week.
She possessed a quiet warmth and keen discernment. In life she often went unnoticed; however,
her death is glaring and has left an expansive void. She was a woman of small stature; however,
she has massive shoes to fill. Her voice
was soft, yet her message was thundering and prolific. Her gentleness and generosity were
consuming. She was truly a saint! Those of us who knew and loved her are happy
that she has transitioned into celestial existence; however, at the same time our
hearts ache…
In contrast to my friend, David was a public figure—an international
icon of his time. I imagine when he
died, Israel and the nations around her stopped. Sack cloth and ashes were likely the attire
of the entire kingdom. Israel too felt a
huge void. What would life be like
without David? How would his shoes ever
be filled?
Prayer: Comforter,
as we wrestle with death and reflect on our feelings of loss, please strengthen
us. We rejoice in the lives of those who
have served you so faithfully and have touched our hearts so tenderly. Amen.
The Reverend Tiffney Marley
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