Day 5
Today I noticed perhaps one of the most palpable times that
one can witness the difference between Christians and non Christians. Now wile
it has been accurately noted in the past that us Thorpes are a bit of a stoic
lot who tend to hide emotion, it was clear to me today which of my family truly
believed that they would see Ben again and those who would not. Now you may say
that this is a bit of an unfair test because what I was looking at was the
people who wept vs those who didn’t (for
the most part) but remember I am also aware of how the different members of my
family regard Christ and what their standing is with them.
Many cried during the ceremony today, my dad came close but
all the men of the family held it in, what was notable though was the despair, with
which the non Christians conducted themselves today. Don’t get me wrong
everyone was saddened but the true despair only showed on the faces of those
who thought that he was gone forever. This in turn moved my heart for them, I
KNOW that I will see Ben again, I know that he has gone to be with his Lord,
but some people did not.
It was a hard thing to watch; people who have no hope of
life after death, for them death is truly the end, a point of no return and with
a finality that must be soul shattering. I know that many people who read this
are not Christians. It is my highest hope that you will one day discover your Saviour
Jesus Christ and have your hope restored, so that you too can get through some
thing like this with greater ease and so that you and I may live forever in the
glory of Christ’s presence free from pain and suffering as both my grandfathers
are now.
I promised I would post my speech for Ben but unfortunately i did not save it so i will type it back in tomorrow and post it then
TTFN
PS, if you want to talk about becoming a Christian or even
are just curious – please get in touch with me
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