If you could see me now

IF YOU COULD SEE ME NOW

When a death in the family occurs it seems that the hardest time for all of us is during the holidays where most of the memories occurred with the one who has died.  The oversize chair in the living room where father use to sit when gift opening took place now is occupied by a different person.  The little girl who died use to occupy the seat closest to the Christmas tree which now sits vacant. The couch that grandma use to sit in no longer is occupied.  Tears of sorrow are commonplace when those we loved are no longer present.

If only we could take a sneak peak on the other side of the great divide that separates this place from heaven.  If only we could get a glimpse of heaven much like little kids watching a big league game through the knot hole in the fence.  Imagine we could and imagine if you could see your loved one celebrating their first Christmas in heaven. You might hear the most glorious Christmas music coming from your loved one who is laughing and having a merry time jumping, running and hopping around in his brand new heavenly body. You might hear church bells ringing and people singing at the top of their lungs. In short, they are having a happy time without any ounce of sorrow.

Knowing this then shouldn't this give us the strength to carry on and celebrate the birth of Jesus here on earth. If knowing our loved one is rejoicing and having fun with other believers shouldn't we put on the happy face and joyously sing songs of praise to our living creator?  They can experience Christ, but we can anticipate seeing him.  If you could see Him now then you will want to celebrate Christmas and you will want to create the memories that will last for a lifetime because one day you also will be on the other side of the great divide enjoying Christmas with the creator of the universe, Jesus Christ.