One of the things I will remember her most for, is the coffee she hosted with her husband at their home in Diguna every Wednesday afternoon. It was perhaps the most attended coffee on the compound and we had the feeling that it was attended more because of the fellowship than the coffee. She and her husband were a formidable story-telling duo and one was always assured of wonderful fellowship there. They held on to Jesus all through her illness and she ended up encouraging people who went to encourage her, so strong was her faith.
Martin is a strong man, but God is carrying him through this time in a most amazing way. We were at their home yesterday for fellowship and encouragement and he ended up being the one doing the most encouraging, he made it difficult to cry, so powerful was his trust in God. There are two things that he said that greatly impacted me.
One, that he was glad that he and his family had friends like us to stand with them in this tough chapter in their lives. He said that there are people who mourn alone, yet they had a whole family of friends to rely on for support.
Second, Martha was sure of where she was headed and he was also sure that she died in the Lord, therefore they had reason for peace. It is a sad state when one dies without being sure of their eternal destiny. It was a challenge to me and I extend the challenge to you. Are you sure about your eternal destiny?
Psalm 116:15
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