Morning thoughts from Pastor Tim

So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” 
“O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?” 
The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Cor 15:54-57
Mary continues with her email about Jill:

About a year ago or so Jill and I were talking about a mission trip and we were thinking about worshiping with others from another country.
We talked about how our goal should be to make sure that all know and understand the love and glory of our Father.
We talked about how we were commissioned to be the feet for God and go when he calls us.
Jill made a comment about the fact that when we get to heaven it will be like a worship service where all speak different languages but all understand one another.
She talked about the gathering of the saints and how those saints won’t necessarily be from the same tongue, tribe, or nation.
So as I looked at the crowd last night I noticed that we were all from different tribes, tongues, and even nations.
She had fulfilled her goal!
I smiled because I thought of Jill worshiping with saints today in Heaven and what that must look like.
I thought of all the sounds she is hearing from the constant swooshing of the angel’s wings beating, to the hymns of praises that are being sung in every language and how that must sound.
I thought of the light that must envelop her, you know the light we all saw deep in her heart. It is now radiating from her so brightly and how in this light she doesn’t squint but looks brightly at our Father.
She is not only hearing the music of Heaven but she is part of the Music in Heaven.
I picture her surrounded by His presence and how every sense she has is exaggerated by the glory she has now come to know.
And I began to realize that Jill has won the prize, she is home and is where she has longed to be forever.
She has gained and we have lost but we can find joy in her victory for she defeated Satan and made it home to our Father.
Every tear I have shed as been because of our loss.
The smile I feel is for her victory!
Well done, Jill! I pray that I can run this race the way you did, that I can find the courage you did, and that I love God with the same passion and dedication that you did.
Enjoy, dear Jill, and we she see you again.
Let the Heavenly music ring through you and glorify Our God with all that you have wanted too!

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Cor 15:58