The Time is Coming

Written By Betty Predmore

John 5:24-47 (May 8)

5 years ago, I had a really rough year. I lost four family members within twelve months and quite honestly, I was at the end of my grief rope.

I lost both my step-dad and my dad within three months. It has been five years and I still have days when I can't wrap my mind around the loss.

There was ONE THING that saved my heart from completely crumbling, and that is found in our scripture today.

"And I assure you that the time is coming, indeed it is here now, when the dead will hear my voice - the voice of the Son of God. And those who listen will live." (Jesus speaking)

He goes in to say, "Indeed, the time is coming when all the dead in their graves will hear the voice of God's Son, and they will rise again."

Oh, how comforting these words are to us when we are mourning a loss! What reassurance they bring to our hurting hearts...that our separation is only temporary. That is how we survive when we lose someone who we know shared that love of Jesus with us.

But... (and this is a BIG but)

What about those we love who walk in unbelief? Where is the comfort in those losses?

In today's scripture, Jesus continues his conversation by adding, "You search the scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the scriptures point to me! Yet you refuse to come to me to receive this life."

Now, that is where the true sorrow lies! We all know someone (or many someones) who refuse to receive Jesus. They may be educated about the Word of God, but they don't receive Jesus into their hearts.

That is a crushing blow to our tender hearts...to know there are those who will not reunite with us in heaven. It is frightening to think about. But hopefully that fear spurs us on and gives us the urgent desire to share what Jesus has done in our lives. Hopefully we use every opportunity to draw them closer to salvation.

We may succeed with some. We may fail with others. I am wondering your thoughts on this...how do you handle this and what do you do to keep your mind at peace?

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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