The cows congregate beside the gate of the field. A yellow
digger, lights blinking, is stationary in the field nearby. On the road, two
green vans are parked. A couple of yellow-vested, hard-hatted workers discuss
tactics and then begin to position a new electricity pole. It’s been lying on
the verge for months, waiting to carry the weight of live wires when the old
pole comes down.
My neighbour phoned to remind me the electricity will be off
on Friday for several hours, while the actual switch is made. I’m grateful for
her reminder, so I can fill a thermos with hot water and get the camping stove
out for lunch. It’s heart-warming to have friends to remind us of things that
may interrupt our routines and enable us to be effective in our planning.
Times of transition, to go smoothly, need hours of
thoughtful preparation.
Life, itself, is limited, is short. There will come a day
when we will move from this world to the next. Prayerful preparation will make
that a happy transition, not one to be feared. I am grateful for friends and
family who are walking me home, reminding me of the faithfulness of our loving
Father.
Jesus encourages us to be alert, to stay close, to keep
focused on him. Maintaining focus on Jesus, who never leaves nor forsakes us,
will make the switch from this world to the next one we can make without fear. The
disconnect will be imperceptible as Jesus carries us further into his Kingdom.
In this world, you will have trouble, Jesus foresaw. But
take heart, he said, I have overcome the world. There is no fear in love.
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