2 Corinthians 4:16 - 18
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
This week, along with his own family and friends, the family of Highway lost a precious friend. Richard Baasch passed away on the morning of Tuesday 7 February 2012 peacefully. This post is dedicated to, and inspired by, Richard. May what our Heavenly Father has placed on my heart today inspired by Richard's life inspire you in whatever it is that you have faced in this life, or are facing right now.
Some of you may not know Richard, but many of you will. Either way, he is been a faithful and joyful member of the Highway family for almost two decades, and his presence will be missed among us. The challenges that he faced and the way in which he faced and overcame them are well worth dedicating this post to.
Richard was commonly seen in the front rows of the church, walking to them before the service began using his walking aide. For those that don't know, Richard has battled to walk ever since he was hit by a car in his matric year about four decades ago. Many said he should've died, but through constant prayer and the declaration of God's Life throughout his life, he overcame every challenge possible to lead as normal a life as possible.
Obviously, when one has a deep conviction from Scripture that God wants people physically well and healthy, it is difficult to see others (especially friends and family) in pain or battle in this life. I don't believe we should ever stop praying, or accept it as God's will (Scripture is too overwhelming to do that) but we also recognise that there is the reality of trials when living in a fallen world. (Bill Johnson says that these are the sufferings the Bible talks about in Scripture - the tension of knowing the Truth of God's Word verse the facts that we often face everyday).
And this is why I have highlighted this passage here today... The more we know the Truth of what is happening (and has happened) to us in the Spiritual Realm, the more hope we get. These momentary troubles associated with this fallen world are seen by God, and I am convinced they will be comforted and honoured by Him when we see Him in His fullness! The Father will remember those trials we went through, and He will encourage us beyond what we could ever imagine. This is a Glorious Day to look forward to!
I am very careful to highlight the fact that all the Glory of the God is reserved for that day in the future, because I think the church for too long has put off so many of the Promises of God for the future. While I believe the revelation of the Fullness of the Glory of God is a Day well worth looking forward to, I also believe a lot more of God's Promises are available now than we realise!
But it is in times like these that we turn to the Truth that some of our best days are on the other side of this life. And how happy I am sure Richard would be about that! It was this Hope that kept him going. And it is his example that we can take encouragement from.
When we realise the Love of our Father, and what He will do for us on the other side of this life for the challenges we have faced, it will inspire and encourage us to get through anything! We can receive the trials that we face today with a confidence that God sees them, and won't forget them. Our Loving Father will never forget what we went through!
So friends, I want to encourage you and remind you today... what awaits us on the other side of this often troubled life is a Life free from all pain, sorrow and grief! What a Hope we have! What a Day to look froward to!
Like Richard, may this Truth inspire you to face your trials head-on and with joy! Knowing your Dad won't let you down!
Richard Baasch, thank you for the inspiration that your life was. We will always remember it. We look forward to seeing you in Glory.
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
This week, along with his own family and friends, the family of Highway lost a precious friend. Richard Baasch passed away on the morning of Tuesday 7 February 2012 peacefully. This post is dedicated to, and inspired by, Richard. May what our Heavenly Father has placed on my heart today inspired by Richard's life inspire you in whatever it is that you have faced in this life, or are facing right now.
Some of you may not know Richard, but many of you will. Either way, he is been a faithful and joyful member of the Highway family for almost two decades, and his presence will be missed among us. The challenges that he faced and the way in which he faced and overcame them are well worth dedicating this post to.
Richard was commonly seen in the front rows of the church, walking to them before the service began using his walking aide. For those that don't know, Richard has battled to walk ever since he was hit by a car in his matric year about four decades ago. Many said he should've died, but through constant prayer and the declaration of God's Life throughout his life, he overcame every challenge possible to lead as normal a life as possible.
Obviously, when one has a deep conviction from Scripture that God wants people physically well and healthy, it is difficult to see others (especially friends and family) in pain or battle in this life. I don't believe we should ever stop praying, or accept it as God's will (Scripture is too overwhelming to do that) but we also recognise that there is the reality of trials when living in a fallen world. (Bill Johnson says that these are the sufferings the Bible talks about in Scripture - the tension of knowing the Truth of God's Word verse the facts that we often face everyday).
And this is why I have highlighted this passage here today... The more we know the Truth of what is happening (and has happened) to us in the Spiritual Realm, the more hope we get. These momentary troubles associated with this fallen world are seen by God, and I am convinced they will be comforted and honoured by Him when we see Him in His fullness! The Father will remember those trials we went through, and He will encourage us beyond what we could ever imagine. This is a Glorious Day to look forward to!
I am very careful to highlight the fact that all the Glory of the God is reserved for that day in the future, because I think the church for too long has put off so many of the Promises of God for the future. While I believe the revelation of the Fullness of the Glory of God is a Day well worth looking forward to, I also believe a lot more of God's Promises are available now than we realise!
But it is in times like these that we turn to the Truth that some of our best days are on the other side of this life. And how happy I am sure Richard would be about that! It was this Hope that kept him going. And it is his example that we can take encouragement from.
When we realise the Love of our Father, and what He will do for us on the other side of this life for the challenges we have faced, it will inspire and encourage us to get through anything! We can receive the trials that we face today with a confidence that God sees them, and won't forget them. Our Loving Father will never forget what we went through!
So friends, I want to encourage you and remind you today... what awaits us on the other side of this often troubled life is a Life free from all pain, sorrow and grief! What a Hope we have! What a Day to look froward to!
Like Richard, may this Truth inspire you to face your trials head-on and with joy! Knowing your Dad won't let you down!
Richard Baasch, thank you for the inspiration that your life was. We will always remember it. We look forward to seeing you in Glory.
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