I am writing this on what would have been my brother John’s 66th birthday. 

He was born with severe physical handicaps; he had a good mind but it was trapped in a very limited body. He could not walk, dress or feed himself or talk properly. But he loved God and was an active member of his church as far as he was able.

After the death of his parents he came to live in residential care near me. His main concern was to have someone read the Bible for him every day, and one of the other residents took on this task, reading The Upper Room devotionals and associated Bible passages.

As John became frailer this was his spiritual life, and he longed for the day when God would say to him, ‘Come home.’ 

Finally that day arrived and John just closed his eyes and went to glory.

Yes, I miss him, as do those who cared for him, but for John, he is ‘at home’, safe with the Lord he loved.

Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for all those who witness to you despite the problems in their lives. Amen