Titus 2:13 “Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.”
My wife and I are finally empty nesters. When our daughter got married, she and her husband lived downstairs in our basement apartment for almost two years. So even though she had her “own” place, she really hadn’t left the nest. Then they moved to Alabama, and our son went to Lincoln, Nebraska for a year. But he wasn’t really “gone”; he came home during several of his breaks. His bed and other furniture,much of his clothes, and many of his instruments were still in his room. And he returned home for his final two years of schooling.
Now he has moved to Michigan where he is attending the seminary. But this time he is gone. He took his bed, desk, bookcases and almost all of his instruments. When he finishes next year, he will be assigned to a church in Florida. My wife doesn’t make a good empty-nester.
We live for phone calls or e-mails from both of our children, and are delighted to hear the latest news. Those who know us are aware of the fact that we make frequent trips out of town to see “one of the kids”. It is so nice to see them, but it is a great delight to have them return home.
One Friday, we got home from our teaching jobs about 5:30. We had had errands to do, and stopped by the local Subway for supper. No sooner had we walked into the house than our son called on the phone. My wife was so happy to hear his voice. She went into the bedroom to sit on the bed while she talked. After a short time, she thought the reception was changing, and she asked if he was losing the signal on his cell phone. No, he assured her. His phone was working fine. But it still sounded strange to her. Then she turned around, and he was standing in the room behind her. She let out a shriek, the phone went flying, and she ran to give him a hug. He had driven all night to pull a sneak surprise visit on us. It was so great to see him, even if it was only for a little more than 24 hours.
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romised the disciples in John 14 that He would return for His followers. In Acts, as He ascended, the angels again promised that He would return. In Revelation, He promises us He is coming. And both Paul and Peter refer to the second coming several times. As I saw my wife’s reaction when she turned around and saw her son, my mind was drawn to thoughts of the day when Christ, God’s Son and our Redeemer, returns. What joy there will be in the hearts of those who are awaiting His return. We have this hope that keeps us going; as Paul calls it, the blessed hope.
My wife and I are finally empty nesters. When our daughter got married, she and her husband lived downstairs in our basement apartment for almost two years. So even though she had her “own” place, she really hadn’t left the nest. Then they moved to Alabama, and our son went to Lincoln, Nebraska for a year. But he wasn’t really “gone”; he came home during several of his breaks. His bed and other furniture,much of his clothes, and many of his instruments were still in his room. And he returned home for his final two years of schooling.
Now he has moved to Michigan where he is attending the seminary. But this time he is gone. He took his bed, desk, bookcases and almost all of his instruments. When he finishes next year, he will be assigned to a church in Florida. My wife doesn’t make a good empty-nester.
We live for phone calls or e-mails from both of our children, and are delighted to hear the latest news. Those who know us are aware of the fact that we make frequent trips out of town to see “one of the kids”. It is so nice to see them, but it is a great delight to have them return home.
One Friday, we got home from our teaching jobs about 5:30. We had had errands to do, and stopped by the local Subway for supper. No sooner had we walked into the house than our son called on the phone. My wife was so happy to hear his voice. She went into the bedroom to sit on the bed while she talked. After a short time, she thought the reception was changing, and she asked if he was losing the signal on his cell phone. No, he assured her. His phone was working fine. But it still sounded strange to her. Then she turned around, and he was standing in the room behind her. She let out a shriek, the phone went flying, and she ran to give him a hug. He had driven all night to pull a sneak surprise visit on us. It was so great to see him, even if it was only for a little more than 24 hours.
Christ p
romised the disciples in John 14 that He would return for His followers. In Acts, as He ascended, the angels again promised that He would return. In Revelation, He promises us He is coming. And both Paul and Peter refer to the second coming several times. As I saw my wife’s reaction when she turned around and saw her son, my mind was drawn to thoughts of the day when Christ, God’s Son and our Redeemer, returns. What joy there will be in the hearts of those who are awaiting His return. We have this hope that keeps us going; as Paul calls it, the blessed hope.Have a great day and a fabulous weekend.
Dr. G
Dr. G
3 comments:
Might I recommend a book, End Time Delusions, by Steven Wohlberg, available at www.destinyimage.com. Good reading!
Happy Birthday Dr.G. Today I remembered because your birthday was always right after school started.
I am so thankful for the musings. They bless my life. Our former pricipal who resides in Alabama asked for the blog address and she is enjoying the very much.
Big hug to your precious first lady. Happy Birthda again from Old McDonald's Farm. ily
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