Saturday, February 6, 2010
To Jean and family; My wife and are saddened by the death of John. Take comfort from the scriptures. The Bible can help during this time of sorrow. At Job 14:14 “If a man die, shall he live again?” Perhaps you, too, have wondered about this. How would you feel if you knew that a reunion with John was possible right here on earth under the best of conditions and perfect health? The Bible makes the promise:“Your dead ones will live. . . . They will rise up.” Isaiah 26:19….The Bible makes it clear that God did not originally intend for humans to die. He created the first human pair Adam and Eve, placed them in an earthly paradise called Eden. After sin and death entered the world, God revealed that it was his purpose that the dead be restored to life by means of a resurrection. Yes, Almighty God has not only the power but also the desire to resurrect persons whom he chooses. Jesus Christ himself said: “Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.”—John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15. Continue to have confidence in the resurrection, very soon in God new order of things you will see John again in perfect health. It is our hope Jean, that you and your family were encouraged by this letter. Jehovah God himself will sustain you.”—Psalm 55:22. Mr. Mrs. Emmanuel Hailey
