This is part of the series People in the Bible Who Lost a Child. In this episode, we are going to look at two dads, who had their children returned to them while still on this earth; Jacob in the Old Testament, and Jairus in the New Testament.
It would be easy for us to compare the fact that we didn’t get to have our children back and be bitter or angry about it. But that would prevent us from seeing there are things we can discover in these two families that will help us in our own deep loss and grief.
God has the final word on everything. Even when it seems like God has lost control, it isn’t true. Death is not the end, it is a door to the next life, and we will only be separated from our children for a short time, compared to eternity.
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It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.
You’re so right when you said that some of us told God you didn’t save my child, don’t bother with me leave me alone and he didn’t listen. I know he hasn’t left me alone even when I’m angry with him because I can feel that tugging or a feeling like someone or something is pulling me back to him. And it doesn’t stop until I either try to pray, do some journaling or just read one of the little devotions in your Grief Journey coloring book.
He is so good not to listen to us when we tell Him to go away. He may give us some “space” but He is always there with us, drawing us. So glad you can feel that at times!