As for the saints who are on the earth, “They are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.” Psalm 16:3
This is one of my favorite Psalms, and when I read this verse, my dear friend, Wilhelmina, would always come to mind. She passed away last week at the age of 96. While I know she is with our Lord, my heart aches. She was such an encouragement to me.
She lived out her strong faith, joyfully praising God always.
Psalm 113:3 From the rising of the sun to its going down The Lord’s name is to be praised, was Wilhelmina's daily life.
In our evening service tonight, we sang Blest Be The Tie That Binds. It beautifully words my relationship with her and the joy I have for the assurance God gives his people.
Blest be the tie that binds
Our hearts in Christian love;
The fellowship of kindred minds
Is like to that above.
Before our Father’s throne
We pour our ardent prayers;
Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one
Our comforts and our cares.
We share each other’s woes,
Our mutual burdens bear;
And often for each other flows
The sympathizing tear.
When we asunder part,
It gives us inward pain;
But we shall still be joined in heart,
And hope to meet again.
This glorious hope revives
Our courage by the way;
While each in expectation lives,
And longs to see the day.
From sorrow, toil and pain,
And sin, we shall be free,
And perfect love and friendship reign
Through all eternity.
