I was doing homework in the library at the University tonight, when I got a message that a former musician friend has passed away from cancer. Friends - he only found out he had it... in JULY! And now, he's gone. I didn't even know he was sick. I'm not on Facebook that often, so I didn't see he had been ill. It is such a shock.
But, we have this hope, you see: He is now in the shelter of the Most High God. He is no longer suffering. The plague of cancer will *never* touch him, again. In fact, death no longer has a grip on him -- he is with the Almighty, in the shadow of His wings! My heart is *breaking* for his wife and children, tonight.
Well, I was so distracted after I got the word that I couldn't study. I packed up my books and went to the practice rooms in the Music Dept. I no sooner opened my bible to Psalm 91 that a student was knocking on my door saying they were 'closing in 10 minutes at 10pm'. So, I had 10 minutes to write something for Dave. It's very short, but I have confidence he is no longer suffering, and in the Presence of our God.
Lord, be with Karin and the children, tonight - give them comfort and peace.
Even when our hearts are breaking, we will still trust You, Lord.
Even when our hearts are breaking, we will still trust You, Lord.