Let's Talk About Death (Who is Jesus series) Jonathan Lytle

The empty chair
is a black hole -
a gaping reminder
of absence,
loss;
a loved one stolen
by death.

Even 
Jesus 
wept.

Death is a thief
and deserves our rage.

So weep with Him.

"Do not go gentle
into that good night -
rage, rage against the 
coming of the night."*

Jesus called Lazarus
back from death
to spite its power
and foreshadow
our future.

"I am the resurrection
and the life."

Look the gaping hole
in the eyes -
rage against it:
      Lord, if only You had been here!
Sink into the pain
and 
weep.

Hold onto His promise
that those
who believe in Him
will live
even 
though
they 
die.


*From "Do Not Go Gentle" by Dylan Thomas
John 11:17-37