Introduction
Today, Friday, 4/15/2022, Passover begins at sundown. It is also Good Friday. The dates match in some years.
The context is Jesus' resurrection of Lazarus. In reply to Martha, “Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?'" (John 11:25,26, ESV)
Wednesday, 4/13/2022
Papaw Marion Ferrell (4/13/1880–11/21/1970) was born on this date in 1880. He lived to age 90.
The visitation and funeral service for Aunt Mona Beckner were two days ago, on 4/13/2022. Visitation was from 5 to 7 PM. The funeral service started at 7 PM. My wife's Aunt Mona lived to age 100. Family and friends, who attended, remembered the tribute and honor to Aunt Mona. Sad and joyful moments abounded.
Rose Mortuary has a video tribute and a photo tribute for Aunt Mona.
Thursday, 4/14/2022
The graveside service for Aunt Mona was at 1 PM yesterday. The clouds and cool wind became sunny and warm. Family and friends, who gathered, said our farewell to Aunt Mona—until we meet her again.
We stayed for a long while after the ceremony. The family gathered at the Beckner home, where the devoted son, Mike, lives alone now. There is sorrow. There is joy.
Conclusion
Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life. He asked Martha if she believed him. I am sure that Martha did. Aunt Mona Beckner did. She enjoys the heavenly bliss of many who have gone on before her.
Do you believe? Resurrection Day is coming! Temporal “life, such as it is,” events—some good and some not so good—will be placed in the context of everlasting life—eventually.
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. (1 Cor. 15:57-58, KJV)
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