Excuse me for being late today, but I have a personal thought to share with you.
The Scripture is Ecclesiastes 3:1:
“To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.”
Yesterday was a memorable day for me.
Around 8:30 in the morning, my son’s son was born. I had the privilege of looking into the face of a little boy named Davis, who will carry my name into the 22nd century. He doesn’t yet realize the responsibility we’ve placed on him. I always thought it was amusing how people bragged about their grandchildren, but now, with five of my own, I completely understand! I love the saying, “If I had known how wonderful grandkids are, I would have had them first.”
That same day, at about 8:00 in the evening, Sherry Rushing went to be with Jesus. She was the wife of my only brother and, in many ways, the closest thing I had to a real sister. Sherry and my wife, Liz, were the two most Godly women I’ve ever known. My brother and I both married above our stations.
“To everything there is a season,” but there will never be another day quite like yesterday. I find myself wishing I could sit with Liz and Sherry tonight and catch up on all we’ve missed. Oh wait! One day, we will get to do just that. My children and grandchildren will be there too, and what a reunion that will be.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.