Invitation

“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne” (Revelation 3:20-21).

Eight years ago, my husband Wayne left this world for his eternal home with the Lord. It’s a day I’ll never forget, but today I choose to focus on a special memory I have of Wayne. It was the day of my retirement celebration (Unknown to me at the time) and Wayne had been asked to be a part of it. My second graders tried very hard to keep the secret that this was the day their teacher was to be celebrated. As they lined up for our walk to the usual chapel service on Wednesday I could see and hear them whispering to each other with suspicious smiles and giggles.

After our singing of praises to the Lord it was announced what was really happening. Then Wayne appeared at the end of the pew where I sat in the middle of my second graders. He was holding a bouquet of flowers and motioning for me to come. I remember his inviting smile and treasure this memory. There were other memorable moments that day, but my husband’s smile and invitation to come with him was most memorable for me!

I sometimes imagine Wayne standing at heaven’s door ready to welcome me with his beautiful smile and motioning for me to come. I don’t know if he will have a bouquet of flowers or something even more beautiful. But I know this: I want to be faithful in serving Jesus so that I will one day be greeted in heaven by my Savior and Wayne.

Dear Reader, do you know Jesus? He is our only hope for this life and the next.  Life is short so do not delay becoming right with God. He desires you to be His child.

“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).