Bible Question:
A dear friend (a nurse on her way to care for the patients who have no chance of recovery) died in an accident (while she was walking along the pedestrian path, a careless truck driver lost its control in a speedy turn thus caused the truck to fall onto her) few days ago leaving her husband with 2 very little sons at the age of 8 and 10. Unfortunately, the family are non-believers. I am going to attend her funeral, however I would like to write something from the bible for comforting the family. But my brain is blank at the moment and I cannot think of any suitable verse for the situation. Please help. Shalom Azure |
Bible Answer: Azure, So sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. I truly understand your heart felt desire to comfort the family. At the moment, if the entire family are not Christians,"what can you say?" I lost my wife May 6th and most of her (Teena) family think they know God but do not. All I could do was tell them "why" I KNOW Teena is in heaven with God and lovingly say, "I know she wants you there as anyone can who has Jesus Christ in their heart." Frankly, I don't know what you could say. Surely you don't want to tell them to get saved as this would imply that your friend was not. Perhaps one of our forum regulars who have been in the position to deal with this will respond. I have been in the ministry but have never had to "find an answer" for your delema. God's speed, InGodITrust |