Our Scripture today is Genesis 25:8-9.
“At a ripe old age he breathed his last and died, old and contented, and was gathered to his people. His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him.”
These word are a description of Abraham’s death. All I can say is, I want to die like that, old and contented, with my family around me.
After all, we are not made for here. We are made for there. All death is, is that day when we cross over to the next reality – eternity.
The story is told that in a small village, there was a minister known for his gentle spirit. A young girl named Sarah fell gravely ill. Her time on earth was drawing to a close.
The minister, seeing her sorrow, spoke to her.
“Sarah,” he began, “do you remember how your father would carry you in his arms when you were tired or scared? How safe and loved you felt?”
“Yes,” she said, “I remember.—I was never afraid when Daddy was with me.”
“Well, Sarah,” the minister said, “soon you will be going to another room, a place called Heaven. And just like your father carried you in his arms, your Heavenly Father will carry you there. It is just moving from one room to another.”
Sarah’s eyes shone with a newfound peace. “I won’t be afraid, then,” she said softly. “I know I will be safe in God’s arms.”
I’m Lonnie Davis and these are thoughts worth thinking.