Saying goodbye is never easy...for anyone. Estil Forth, who attended the Valier church, passed away last Monday morning and tomorrow we will offer our last goodbyes to a good friend as we celebrate his life. I spent yesterday in my car driving around the State of Illinois visiting people, attending a meeting, and reflecting. Sometimes we struggle with understanding why things happen as they do. Oh, I know Estil was 87 years old and had lived a full life, but he had so much more to offer to so many people. He was a man of wisdom and grace; a true friend to many. Yet, for whatever reason, he now enjoys his reward. There’s our hope, did you catch it? Estil was a believer who loved the Lord, professed his Savior to many, and has received his reward: he now stands in the presence of his Savior. I think Paul could have easily been speaking of Estil when he spoke of himself to Timothy. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness.” (2 Timothy 4:7-8). I pray that one day someone might think the same things about me; I can think of no greater honor. Estil was a friend, and as we say goodbye, I praise God for allowing his path to cross mine.
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