Last night some 25 gathered to reflect and pray for the family of Kevin Duncan, a student from EBC who recently passed away. After beginning our time with singing to Father, the discussions and memories began to be shared.
Some of the initial comments were "its not right, its not fair". But in the end even after we ask "Why God?", everyone in the room was able to say (in the midst of the tears) "But we know God is love" and we were blessed to know Kevin. It's not "he would have made a good minister" for he WAS a good minister. For he knew Jesus and was "Jesus on earth" to many.
When I listened to stories about Kevin I was reminded that we are HIS vessels. We are who the world looks to. How many opportunities do we have to show someone love? How many times are we given opportunity to show & offer mercy and grace?
The pressure to "have it all together" is not one that comes from above. Let us remember to love. In that love it sometimes means saying no and speaking truth into a situation; but other times, it means love and be a friend quietly sitting by while you hurt.
Thank you Kevin for showing us what it was like to have a heart for people, to listen more than talk and to love Father God wholeheartedly. We will see you again brother!!
Til Next Time
Jacqueline
2 comments:
A good reflection, thanks for sharing.
Jacqueline...It just hit me this morning, that Kevin was the man you spoke of in your blog on Sunday. I'm sorry for your loss...a loss for many. It sounds like he was a gift to this world.
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