Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Dear Otis Family, I would like to extend my sincere condolences to each of you. Although we are not personally acquainted, however, we share the pain of losing a loved one in death. May you find comfort in knowing that just as Jesus received power from his heavenly Father to raise back to life his close friend Lazarus (John 11;43,44), he will soon use that same God-given power to resurrect our loved ones to live forever under peaceful conditions right here on earth. (John 5;28,29; Rev. 21;3,4; Psalm 83;18) While grief at the loss of Rene is great, joy at receiving Rene in the resurrection will be greater. (Mark 5;42) Please read and draw strength from God's loving promises during this difficult time and the days to come. Take care,
