Introduction
- Mark 14:9 – This woman is still remembered for what she did.
- Hebrews 11:4 – Abel still speaks.
- This is a sermon originally preached by Glenn Burt, in honor of his passing.
- Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
Some important lessons to remember
“It is not good that one should live alone” – Genesis 2:18, 23-24
Caring for critically ill or dying is lots of work and requires much patience
- Psalms 78:36-43 – Think about how often God must be grieved with us.
- Psalms 86:15 – We need to remember and be thankful that God is compassionate.
- Romans 15:5
- II Peter 3:9, 15
- Matthew 7:12
This situation also reminds us that expressing and showing love that is not acknowledged hurts, even when it can’t be returned.
- How often do we fail to express our love for God?
- John 3:16
- Romans 5:8
- I John 3:16
- I John 5:3; II John 1:6
- Hosea 11:1-4
When the death of a loved one is near or occurs: close friend, family member, especially our spouse we are reminded how blessed we were to have had them.
- Psalms 127:3
- Proverbs 17:17; 27:6; 31:10-31
- We should never forget how blessed we are to have God.
- John 14:23