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Because He Lives




March 15, 2013


"I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also."  - St. John 14:18-19


Dear Friend,


I remember as a little girl going to Missionary Society meeting on Monday, prayer meeting on Wednesday, choir rehearsal with my grandmother on Thursday and Sunday school, morning service, BTU and evening service on Sunday.  As a child the scriptures were like the sprinkles on a cupcake for me.  The substance and what I remembered most and treasured was the routine and order.

I looked forward to the church gatherings.  I was able to see my church friends and fellowship.  I enjoyed singing songs and participating in activities.  I particularly loved the singing and the expressions of worship.  The fact that I was being fed the Word of God all the while did not fully sink in.  This was probably because I was immersed in it.  It was a way of life.  It still is.  The difference is the singing and all the other wonderful facets of a worship service have become my sprinkles! The sermon, the delivery of God's Word has become the bread/cake.   We can't get full on sprinkles!  I had to grow to understand that.

The Lord has a way of reminding us.  On days when I feel alone and sad, the Holy Spirit will sprinkle a song on my heart: "Because he lives I can face tomorrow, because he lives all fear is gone..."  The presence of the Lord's Spirit does not stop there, I can hear Him whisper, the truth of the matter has been written -- "I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more, but ye see me; because I live..."  - St. John - 14:18-19 cf   

Now I am full.  God always keeps His Word!

God bless!
Sis. Stephanie

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