In Memory of Joshua

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (KJV)
³ Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
⁴ Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

These two verses ooze "comfort." First God comforts us in our tribulations and then we turn around and comfort those in trouble. These are verses that we can rely on, grab onto, and lean on. Praise God for His mercies and kindness!

On June 12, 2013, my newest grand baby, Joshua, arrived. He shouldn't have been born until October, but an ultrasound revealed that he no longer had a heartbeat. All our hopes and joy for this little boy were dashed. Our arms ached with desire, wanting to hold him. Our tears fell.

But quietly, God was still there, waiting to hold Joshua's parents, grandparents, and all who, even before birth, loved this little guy.

The loss of a baby is devastating. Even in our day of modern medicine, tragedies occur. It is something that you never get over. But we can help those around us who are hurting in their own troubles. Our grief has caused our hearts to be tender. We can comfort those around us with the same comfort that we receive from God.

Joshua, we will see you again, when we, God's born again children, enter into God's kingdom. We will hug you then and never let you go!