Reunion

              A few months ago members of our high school class gathered to celebrate our 50^th class reunion. Before the designated day arrived, I was a little nervous.  The last class reunion I had attended was the 40^th, and people do change in ten years, right? J  However, discovering that several of my close friends from high school were attending the festivities, my nervousness turned into excitement. I couldn’t wait to see them.

               When I entered the Sports Bar and Grill, the designated meeting place, I immediately felt calm and relaxed as I recognized one classmate after another. Everyone responded with enthusiasm and comradery.  Conversations turned from today’s activities, family involvements, and occupations to laughter and stories of past events. It was a fantastic, fun reunion with over 30 of us attending out of a class of 79 (Nine have passed away).  As the time together came to an end, a warm sense of friendship spread throughout the room with everyone looking forward to the next reunion.

               On the drive home, smiles remained constant on my face. Being with my close friends from high school along with all my former classmates embraced my heart.  It had been a wonderful reunion.

   BUT THEN, another reunion to look forward to ran through my thoughts.  In fact, this will no doubt in my mind be the greatest reunion of all…a gathering of all who believe in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. The appearance of JESUS together with my family and friends (classmates included) can only be imagined at this point, but in my heart, I know it will be AWESOME and one worth attending!!

“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ…” Titus 2: 11-13