God's Providence

Regularly we take comfort in the providence of our Great Father. This weekend we saw the hand of God clearly in our lives. Thomas' maternal grandmother, Louise Bracker has been living with his parents in Baton Rouge for the past 13 months. I have only been blessed to know her for the past three years, and really only well in the past 13 months, since her move to Baton Rouge. I am confident as is possible that she is a believer, trusting in Christ alone for her salvation. Yesterday we were able to celebrate her homegoing. She has been in declining health during the time that I have known her, but her spirit has always been strong and her faith clear. So, a month after her 96th birthday, the Lord finally called His servant home.

I am so thankful that we were able to be with Thomas' family this weekend. Thomas was asked to preach the sermon at his grandmother's memorial service. I believe that the Lord blessed his preaching. At an emotional time, Thomas was able to stay composed and clearly present the gospel. Please pray that God will use the proclamation of His Word in the hearts of those who were present.

For several years Miss Louise had longed to be with her Father. Her journals and devotional books were filled with prayers to be with the Lord. Even though she longed to be in heaven, she always wanted to be useful while here on earth. As Thomas' brother said, we would all do well to remember and learn from his grandmother's life: Faithfulness throughout life, no matter what the circumstances; focus on Christ.

I pray that we will be faithful to teach Isaiah the spiritual lessons that we have seen by example in his great grandmother's life.