Grace Upon Grace

by R. Darhe, Victoria, B.C., Canada | Category: General | Jan 1993

His godly father had served his generation well; the son, who had also been in God's house, had drifted from the Lord partly through discouragement and family tragedy. His occupation as a firefighter involved the daily risk of being ushered into the Lord's presence with some things unreconciled. Then cancer struck, and after treatment he was sent home with little prospect of recovery. Then came the call for a bedside visit. We were welcomed; the conversation was wholly spiritual. We spoke of divine love and forgiveness, and his heart was touched. We read from his father's well-worn, well-marked Bible. We prayed together. Our next visit proved

to be the last; he lapsed into a coma, and the Lord, in His time, called him home. At his funeral there were two rows of uniformed firefighters; colleagues in many of life's dangerous situations. Brave men indeed. We spoke of David's words: "but truly as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, there is but a step between me and death" (1 Sam. 20:3). How thankful we should be daily of God's grace, forgiveness, and restoration in our lives. How important it is to keep short' accounts with our God. The story of the prodigal is ever a re~in~jer that "there is forgiveness with Thee, that Thou mayest be feared" (Ps.130:4).

His Promise

My Saviour promised He will come for me

One day, to take me to His Father's home.

O blessed hope, based on His faithfulness

Who loves me so. Lord Jesus quickly come!

But even while I wait, His promise is, "Lo, I am with you aiway". What good cheer Should always fill my being, when I see Him walking on life's waves to still my fear.

Faith soon will yield to blest reality,

I'll clearly see what now is largely dim.

I'll realize in full the Master's presence,

For, happy thought, then I shall be with Him.

R. Darhe, Victoria, B.C., Canada | Jan 1993
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