Death has a way of stopping things. It stops a life, of course, but it also stops the normalcy of life by creating a pause in the activities of the living. When President George H. W. Bush died last week, most Americans briefly paused their planning and pandering, their business and bickering, to pay respects to a fine former leader. When the funeral was over, politicians, pundits and ordinary people were quick to return to their normal pursuits. Life doesn’t stop, it’s only changed.
Life may seem normal, but it’s a new normal. Individuals and families may adjust schedules for a time, but soon they are going about life as before, though in their hearts they are not the same.
Most older Christians have considered their own passing, the effects it will make on those we leave behind and the future that will be for ourselves. Believers in Jesus know that all of life is in God’s hands, and we trust each day will have its new morning and fresh horizon to view.
During the Bush memorial service at the National Cathedral, former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney told of visiting Pres. Bush and seeing a sign by his house with four letters on it - C.A.V.U., which Bush said meant “CEILING AND VIEW UNLIMITED”. It meant perfect flying weather was ahead. With Jesus as Lord, it is possible to have C.A.V.U. each day. By giving His life for us, Jesus promised new life with Him as we live each day into eternity. By trusting Him, His new life is ours.
In John 5:24, Jesus told His disciples (and us), “Whoever hears my word and believes Him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged, but has crossed over from death to life.” Death may seem to stop things, but not the one thing we need most - God's love for us in Jesus. Faith in Jesus takes us from this life into an eternity in the presence of God.Jesus takes us from this life into an eternity in the presence of God.
“CEILING AND VIEW UNLIMITED” is ours through Jesus.
Rev. Bob Tasler, www.bobtasler.com
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