DAILY?READINGS: Leviticus 23:23-44; Psalms 135-136; Mark 9:14 -32
…Having a desire to depart and to be with Christ; which is far better. Philippians 1:23
The words “dying” and “death” trouble many people. They are stark and their subject is harsh. Paul saw his end as a departure. He meant leaving where he was (this world) and going to be where he wanted to be (with Christ). To leave a life filled with trials and tribulations and arrive on heaven’s shore to see our Saviour. What anticipation! What joy! Are you looking forward to your departure to a far better place? —Bob Cretney
In life’s eventide, at twilight,
At His door I’ll knock and wait;
By the precious love of Jesus,
I shall enter heaven’s gate.
—Elsie Ahlwen