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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My big brother was sick for a long time and my mom said that he was tired and wanted to go to Heaven. I miss him since he died because we did everything together and now I don't feel like doing anything. My mom said I can see him again. My brother wanted to go to Heaven but I don't want to go to Heaven right now. Am I wrong? -- L.B.

A: Jesus knows everything and He understands loneliness. Once there was a little boy who was riding along in an airplane. It was a long and bumpy flight. Someone sitting beside him asked, "Are you tired of the long trip?" The boy smiled and said, "I'm a little tired, but I don't mind it much because my father is going to meet me when I get there." Just like that boy who looked forward to seeing his father at the airport at the end of his journey, your brother looked forward to seeing the Heavenly Father at the end of his journey here on earth.

Jesus made a promise to all those who believe in Him and obey Him. He said, "I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also" (John 14:3). So when Christians go on a journey to meet Jesus, He is waiting there.

For those who still live, there are many wonderful years of life ahead with many things to look forward to. But someday life on earth will end for everyone. Knowing that Jesus will meet you at the end of your life's journey takes any worry away. Our problems shrink when we remember that we will be with Jesus forever!

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(This column is based on the words and writings of the late Rev. Billy Graham.)

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