It's my father in law's birthday. But he's not here to celebrate with us.
Bill Landis is celebrating his birthday in heaven. Although, I doubt that birthdays receive much of a fuss in heaven.
Why celebrate yourself when you are resting in the arms of your Savior, Jesus?
So we remember Bill today. We remember what a wonderful husband and father and grandfather he was. We remember his track record of success in the business world (although you'd never hear it directly from him - Bill hated talking about himself.). We remember that you couldn't have a better friend in the world. He was always "on call" when someone needed help. We remember that he was a quiet man of a deep faith that enabled him to trust in his Savior for forgiveness of sins and eternal life.
The promise of the resurrection is our comfort today. We'll be reunited with Bill. We'll know him better there in heaven than we ever knew him here on earth. And we'll celebrate the perfect sacrifice and perfect love of Jesus who has made our family reunion certain. What a day that will be!
