And God shall wipe away all the tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things have passed away. ~Revelation 21:4 KJV

As I arrived at the family reunion, my cousin beckoned, “Hey, little Eddie, come join our softball game.”

The Family Reunion

I didn’t appreciate the nickname back then, but now I wish I could return to those days.

Our reunion consisted of fun, food, and adventure. Time passed so quickly that day that I wanted to slow the sun from dipping below the horizon. My parents packed the car, and a tear escaped my eye.

Can you recall a day when your family had a reunion? Do you reminisce about the love, smiles, and laughter that filled the air? Those memories are priceless, and time passes so quickly. Twenty-four hours doesn’t capture enough for me. As each year passes, these memories become dearer, especially my thoughts of the loved ones who have passed on.

The Heavenly Reunion

God promises a reunion that will take place in the clouds. One that will last for eternity. We will celebrate the good things the Lord has given us, and we won’t have to stop. On that day, the reunion will be otherworldly as we once again enjoy the fellowship of loved ones and friends as we bask in God’s glorious presence.

For the Lord, himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.  Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus, we shall always be with the Lord.  ~1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 ESV

We prepare for this family reunion by asking Jesus Christ to be our Savior. Jesus Christ died on the cross, rose from the dead to forgive us of our sins, and is preparing a place in Heaven for all who believe. He is the One we will meet in the clouds. Oh, what a glorious day that will be.

Be ready to meet Jesus Christ at the family reunion in Heaven.

Lord Jesus, I want to be ready for the family reunion in Heaven. Make me ready to meet You in the clouds of glory. I ask You to come into my heart and be my Savior. Forgive my sins and cleanse my soul. Help me reflect You to this dark world. Guide me, fill me, and use me each day to advance Your kingdom. Amen.

Genre: Non-fiction

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