The pattern of life

Life has a pattern to it that was demonstrated by the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus. That pattern is this: TRAGEDY - DARKNESS - TRIUMPHJesus death was a tragedy to all who loved him - his mother, his siblings, his disciples, his friends. After he died, these people lived in darkness in the following days. You know the feeling. You're confused, sad, depressed. But then the resurrection occured. Jesus conquered death and demolished the lie that Satan had been telling everyone that death was the end. Jesus was victorious and triumphant.
This same pattern is the template of our life. Tragedy in inevitable. Life is full of heartache and disappointments, grief and dispair. After a tragedy, the normal human response is to go through a dark time. It's nothing to beat yourself up over - God created us as beings with emotions. So go ahead and feel sad and depressed. Grieve the loss you have had in your life. It's OK. But look at the pattern! After the darkness comes triumph! Yes, one day before you know it you will feel the beginnings of healing of your pain and despair. Jesus came to give you hope. There's one key however. You have to trust God to walk with you through darkness. He won't force Himself on you. In fact right now he's patiently waiting for you to open the door to your heart so he can come in. He's the one who will show you triumph and will draw you closer to him as a result of your walk of faith with Him. So don't give up hope because your Savior has not given up on you! Remember Jesus died on a Friday and rose from the grave on a Sunday. It may be a Friday in your life right now, but Sunday is coming!!!!!!!