Weeping May Tarry, But Jacob was an ancient man by the time he died. In his later years he was not only reconciled to his beloved son who he thought had died long ago, but he was given “extra” years to enjoy his reunited family. Joseph found special delight in reconnecting with his father and he was undoubtedly very thankful to the Lord for that. He also witnessed in his father’s life a real relationship with God. He had a good relationship with his father and confidence in God that Jacob’s final resting place was not just in a cave in a field. Nonetheless when it was time to say final goodbyes to his father Jacob Joseph mourned deeply over his loss. This is an understandable, appropriate and even godly response. Jesus himself wept at the tomb of His friend Lazarus. Death is a grievous thing and letting go of a loved one is extremely painful. We need to be able to sufficiently mourn our losses and pour our grief stricken hearts out to the Lord. But we must also always keep in mind that when someone dies in the Lord they continue to live in the presence of the Lord with greater bliss than we could ever wish or imagine. We mourn indeed, but in Christ we do not mourn like those who have no hope. The patriarchs are alive in the presence of God just as are all those who have “fallen asleep” in the Lord. Jesus said: And as for the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what was said to you by God: 'I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob'? He is not God of the dead, but of the living." Matthew 22:31-32 For those in Christ the turning point of grievous mourning over loss is the sure hope of Heaven and the resurrection power of the one Who died
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