Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Please accept my sincere condolences to your family on the loss of your beloved. I did not know Mr. Marrongelli personally, but there is no doubt he was loved very much and will be missed by many as a father, grandfather, great-grandfather or friend. It is painful losing such dear ones for we want to live enjoy life with those we love. But the wonderful hope found in the scriptures can be a source of comfort to us, as it reassures us that we can see our loved ones again. Jesus Christ himself promised that "those in the memorial tombs will...come out." (John 5:28, 29) Those resurrected ones will have the opportunity to live on a paradise earth. (Luke 23:43) This promised future includes perfect health and everlasting life for obedient humans and Psalm 37:29 reassures us that "the righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it." Please take comfort in this hope and the future joy it holds out to us who, for now, grieve the loss of these we hold dear. Sincerely, Charvian
