Family Reunions

This summer is the Stites Sisters' Family Reunion. I am looking forward to a few days spent with those I don't get to see very often. My wonderful sisters(the family is voting for the best blog, so I have to butter them up)& their families will be there. We will expectantly await the day when we all get together for fun & games, good food, family stories, picture taking and recreation. There will be laughter, competition and relaxation. We hope the weather is nice for outdoor cookouts and swimming in the lake. It will be a few days to remember in the years to come. With our talented children coming up after us and the new technology of computers, digital cameras and the like, those kodak moments will be easily stored so this historical family event will be remembered in the future (Yea Kirsten!). One sister will not be able to be at our family reunion. Sara is busy having her own reunion with Mom & Dad & other friends and relatives who have gone on before us to be with the Lord. She is certainly laughing and having a good time. She is not thinking about the weather because she is with the One who controls the weather!

Having reunions here on this earth remind us of that final reunion, when we will be gathered together. On that last day Jesus Christ will descend through the clouds with a trumpet call. Can you imagine it? The fanfare will be playing to announce the King is coming! It will be the biggest reunion of all history! Who will be gathered? All of us, but only those who have put their trust in the King will be go to His reunion of everlasting life. The rest sadly will go to everlasting torment. If you're like me I think you would prefer the reunion with joy and laughter as apposed to the reunion with unquenchable fire and gnashing of teeth. The Word of God says that the sheep and goats will be divided. The sheep are the ones who hear their shepherd's voice. Do you hear Him? He says, "Come to me all you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Jesus lived, died and rose again for us sinners. He took the punishment that we deserve. He is the good Shepherd and He lays down His life for the sheep. He is the Savior of sinners. If you haven't already, put your trust in Him today. Don't miss out on the best reunion to come!