Visiting
Some time ago I had the privilege of visiting an elderly believer. She was 103 years of age, and it was a joy to speak of the Lord together. When we spoke of heaven and the soon coming of out Saviour to gather us to Himself in the Father’s house, her comment was, “What a wonderful hope.” I read a Psalm and prayed, said goodbye, and left. Three days later I received a call from her daughter-in-law telling me that she was with the Lord.
What a thrill is was to think that another believer was “absent from the body, and…present with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8), and to think that we will all be caught away soon to join those who have gone on ahead. It made me look up and once more say, “Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation 22:20).
As I reflected on our visit I was glad I had taken the time to go and see her. It was my last opportunity this side of heaven, and I was encouraged by the time together. I will always remember the impact her faithful, quiet testimony had on my life.
Take time to do some visiting. Not only will you be an encourager, you will be encouraged.
