During the week the mother of Edward of Balestier Corps went to be with the Lord. We know Edward and Irene and the family well. Major Pascoe, Janet Ong, my wife and I attended the wake (perhaps vigil might be a better word) held at the void deck at Bedok.
We joined their many friends and relatives in sharing their grief and offer words of comfort. Someone has said, "God does not comfort us to make us comfortable, but to make us comforters."
It is during times like these that we as Christians minister to those around us who are hurting, struggling or in need of a compassionate listener.
The comfort we receive from the Lord should never stop with us. If anything we are to be vessels through which the mercies and comfort of God flow to others. It is the same principle of "blessed to be a blessing." We are comforted to be comforters.
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