This morning, for whatever reason, I decided to read something from the Psalms. I guess I was in a “Psalm-reading-mood”. Anyway I opened my bible to the Psalms and began reading in chapter 16. I paused on the final verse, “You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.” How fitting a verse for a funeral message I will be giving this afternoon! I will definitely incorporate it into my message. What a comfort to know that after we leave this life we will experience the joy of God’s presence and the pleasures of living in heaven forever!

I kept reading and when I came to 20:4-5 I thought of you. David wrote, “May he grant you your heart’s desires and make all your plans succeed. May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory and raise a victory banner in the name of our God. May the Lord answer all your prayers.” I don’t see these words so much as a promise as much as a hopeful blessing. I trust you will see the good hand of God in your life today.

Tim