Good morning from Matthew Lee, Deacon, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, NC.
1 Corinthians 2:9
However, as it is written What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard,
and what no human mind has conceived, the things God has prepared for those who love him
It was great to see so many familiar faces yesterday on Homecoming Sunday 2024. I always look forward to homecoming. The fellowship, great food, (especially the fried chicken) and the sounds of happy reunions all around the room; it sure does my heart good. As I reflected on our homecoming here, as much as I loved it, I could not help but think, it will never compare to the joy that Christians will feel on that Great Homecoming Day when we all see our Savior, Jesus. We cannot even imagine what great things that the Lord has prepared for us who call on His name and accept Him as our savior.
My wife and I love good ole gospel hymns. At home, we often have the Gaither Vocal Band or other similar gospel style groups singing to us via “Alexa” or YouTube. As Leigh and I talked about BTC’s Homecoming and how much we enjoyed it, we reflected on two things; how happy we will be at the Great Homecoming to see loved ones who have gone to heaven and the words from a wonderful hymn, “That Glad Reunion Day”. The lyrics can serve as a reminder to each of us what Pastor Glen loves to proclaim. . . “The best is yet to be”.
Who remembers this song and is looking forward to the greatest Homecoming ever? I am!
Glad Reunion Day - Adger Pace
There will be a happy meeting in Heaven, I know
When we see the many loved ones we've known here below
Gathered on that blessed hilltop with hearts all aglow
That will be a glad reunion day.
A glad day, a wonderful day,
A glad day, a glorious day
There with all the holy angels and loved ones to stay
That will be a glad reunion day.
When we live a million years in that wonderful place
Basking in the love of Jesus, beholding His face
It will seem but just a moment of praising His grace
That will be a glad reunion day.
A glad day, a wonderful day,
A glad day, a glorious day
There with all the holy angels and loved ones to stay
That will be a glad reunion day.
Link to song:
James Blackwood, Terry Blackwood, Jimmy Blackwood - That Glad Reunion Day [Live]