The Upper Room Daily Devotional 3 September 2022 for Saturday Message || The Best Place
Read The Upper Room Daily Devotional 3 September 2022 Message by Marlene Legaspi-Munar (Batangas, Philippines)
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TOPIC: The Best Place
TODAY’S READING
John 14:1-4
Do I have anyone else in heaven? There’s nothing on earth I desire except you. – Psalm 73:25 (CEB)
The Upper Room Daily Devotional 3 September 2022 MESSAGE
After our father died following a prolonged illness, my siblings and I tried to care for our mother by renovating her house and making travel plans for her to see friends and family. She was excited to have her roof fixed, create a small garden, and spend time with loved ones. Then, suddenly, she died in her sleep.
Her passing was incredibly painful for us, not only because it was unexpected but because we had also lost our father so recently. Whereas our father’s illness allowed us some time to prepare for his death, we did not expect our mother to pass away so soon after. The reality of losing both parents seemed unbearable.
The morning after her interment, I was filled with sadness. Hoping to find encouragement, I turned to the Bible and saw Psalm 73:25. I took that verse as a heaven-sent message for me. It was as if my mother was assuring me that she was in the best place possible — with God in heaven. While we get a taste of God’s goodness on earth, everything will finally be made right in the afterlife (Jn. 14:1-4). I miss my parents, but the thought of their rejoicing in the presence of God eases my pain.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Lord, when we are faced with death, help us to hold on to the hope of heaven where we will join the communion of saints and rejoice in your presence. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
My joy will be made complete in heaven.
PRAYER FOCUS
Those who have lost parents
The Upper Room Daily Devotional 3 September 2022 Message. The Upper Room is a daily devotional magazine published in more than 30 languages and 100 countries around the world. The daily meditations are written by readers of the magazine and others interested in sharing their faith experiences through writing—both laity and clergy, published authors and new writers. Read More
