Yikes.
While it is true that the Bible gives the promise of heaven to those who accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior, and gives us the wonderful hope of seeing those we love who are also in heaven when we join them, it is crazy to tell someone that truth and in that way right after the loss of a baby.
(sigh)
Most people really do mean well. Most people have their heart in the right place. It's our mouths that cause so many problems!
We encouraged this momma, after listening to the story of her precious baby's life and death, to ask God to show Himself to her. We assured her that God loves her so very much and loves her baby so very much and definitely wants them to be reunited one day. We listened to her questions about God, Jesus, religion, Christianity, heaven, goodness, mercy, and grace. And we did our best to point her to truth. We're very thankful that she came, honoring the life of her baby, seeking answers to some of life's most challenging questions. And we are also so thankful that God will ALWAYS show Himself to us when we seek Him, even if all we can muster up is a prayer that asks Him to make us want to ask Him to show Himself.
God is faithful. He loves us so much. He grieves over the brokenness of this world. And He extends to each of us an invitation to taste and see that He is good, regardless of how messed up things seem.
Will you take Him up on His offer?
