God doesn\u2019t lie. That\u2019s why not everyone who arrives in heaven will hear \u201cWell done, good and faithful servant\u201d (Matthew 25:21, 23). Those who receive that welcome will be those who have done well; those who have served faithfully and good. As sure as I am of this truth, I am likewise sure that last Friday evening, Jasper Grigg heard those words when he arrived at his eternal reward. Reader\u2019s Digest used to have a regular column entitled, \u201cThe Most Unforgettable Character I\u2019ve Ever Met.\u201d Jasper could have been one of those \u201ccharacters\u201d for me. He was every Pastor or Interim Pastor\u2019s dream deacon. I was doubly privileged to serve as his Interim Pastor twice. Career military, long-time Sunday School teacher, father of two wonderful friends of mine, confidant and critic, I will miss him. But he has now answered heaven\u2019s muster, passed inspection, and assumed his rightful place in the King\u2019s Eternal Army. Janet Paschal graciously allowed me to use the words of one of her songs in a book I wrote. They were also quoted at my father\u2019s funeral. They are appropriate again. \u201cStrike up the band; assemble the choir; another soldier\u2019s coming home. Another warrior hears the call; he\u2019s waited so long; he\u2019ll battle no more; but he\u2019s won his wars. Make sure heaven\u2019s table has room for one more. Sing a welcome song. Another soldier\u2019s coming home.\u201d<\/p>\n
Join me this week in remembering the following global concerns:
\n\u2022 Pray for the thousands who\u2019ve suffered in the aftermath of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.
\n\u2022 Pray for 124 Southwestern Seminary students who are preaching revival meetings across the nation this spring-break week.
\n\u2022 My wife and I are accompanying our granddaughter, Whitney, on her senior mission trip in Vancouver, Canada this week. Pray that God will bless her and her ministries.
\n\u2022 Pray for seminars on Servant Leadership to be held in Cyprus on March 14- 18.
\n\u2022 Pray for J and N as the anti-American hostilities increase in the place where they serve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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