…But Counts Knows
We are all saddened by Counts’ leaving this earth to go see his Heavenly Father. As I was doing my quiet time today, I asked for words to write that would comfort our church family. When I sat down to write, the words from a favorite song came to mind.
I can only imagine
What it will be like
When I walk by Your side
I can only imagine
What my eyes would see
When Your face is before me
I can only imagine
Surrounded by Your glory
What will my heart feel?
Will I dance for You Jesus
Or in awe of You be still?
Will I stand in Your presence
Or to my knees, will I fall?
Will I sing hallelujah?
Will I be able to speak at all?
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
Then it dawned on me. While we are still on this earth, battling the ugliness of humanity, Counts knows what we can only imagine. He knows.
Then, lo and behold, another song came to mind.
I’ve told all my troubles goodbye
Goodbye to each tear and each sigh
This world where I roam cannot be my home
I’m bound for that home in the sky
I walk and I talk with my Lord
I feast every day on His word
Heaven is near and I can’t stay here
Goodbye world, goodbye
Now, don’t you weep for me when I’m gone
‘Cause I won’t have to leave here alone
And when I hear that last trumpet sound
My feet won’t stay on the ground
I’m gonna rise with a shout, gonna fly
I’m gonna rise with my Lord in the sky
Heaven is near and I can’t stay here
Goodbye world, goodbye
I won’t have the blues anymore
When I step across to that shore
And I’ll never pine for I’ll leave behind
My heartaches and tears ever more
A day, maybe two then goodbye
Tomorrow, I’ll rise up and fly
Heaven is near and I can’t stay here
Goodbye world, goodbye
Wow! Counts knows all of the joy that these songs talk about. Counts knows. And one day we will know too. Woo Hoo!
Shine, Shine, Shine!
Tina