What a Glorious Day!

Baby Ellie

 Three years ago today we drove 172 miles to Livingston, LA to pick up  our new beagle, Ellie.  Our previous beagle, Sparrow, had passed away three months before and our grieving hearts longed for a sweet bundle of beagle to love.

 We were so excited during the drive.  We had seen photos and videos of Ellie, but now we would see her face to face, and bring her home with us, too.  Before we knew it, we were pulling into Mrs. Lisa and Mr. Jeff's  driveway.

Mrs. Lisa opened the door where a mass of little beagles were sleeping on the floor.  She picked up Ellie and my heart just melted.  She was only 3 1/2 pounds of soft, sweet smelling puppy.  We took turns loving her while Mrs. Lisa clipped her nails, gave us food for the week (to help her transition to the food we would be giving her) and explained her registration papers to us.  Then we went outside to leave.  

Mrs. Lisa asked to see her one more time.  She lifted Ellie to her face and prayed she would minister love and joy to everyone she met. What a sweet blessing for Mrs. Lisa to pray over her!  She gave her a final kiss and cuddle and we were on our way, the new member of the family asleep in my lap in the back seat.  

It was the first of many wonderful days and a wonderful relationship.  Ellie has grown into a sweet, loving dog, even though we still call her a puppy.  She has been more than we could have ever hoped for.  And no, she is not spoiled, she is greatly loved.  I often think of how Mrs. Lisa's words have come true.  Ellie is a blessing, a source of love and joy to so many, the least of all the two of us.  

Thinking of our trip to Louisiana that day, reminds me of another day.  A day we will meet someone we have been wanting to see in person for some time.  The Scriptures tell us of that day, 

"For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, 

with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: 

and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain 

shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, 

to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord." 

(1 Thessalonians 4:17, 18)

One day we shall meet our Lord face to face.  Oh what a glorious day that will be!  Our greatest moment on this earth will grow dim and dark when compared to seeing our Lord, our Maker, our Sustainer, our Strength  and  our Friend,  for the very first time. What a glorious day, indeed!  We can only echo the Apostle John, 

"Even so, come, Lord Jesus."

Revelation 22:20

Ellie Jean Louise Davis

What a Day That Will Be

by Jim Hill

 

There is coming a day,

When no heart aches shall come,

No more clouds in the sky,

No more tears to dim the eye,

All is peace forever more,

On that happy golden shore,

What a day, glorious day that will be.

 

What a day that will be,

When my Jesus I shall see,

And I look upon His face,

The One who saved me by His grace;

When He takes me by the hand,

And leads me through the Promised Land,

What a day, glorious day that will be.

 

There’ll be no sorrow there,

No more burdens to bear,

No more sickness, no pain,

No more parting over there;

And forever I will be,

With the One who died for me,

What a day, glorious day that will be.

 

What a day that will be,

When my Jesus I shall see,

And I look upon His face,

The One who saved me by His grace;

When He takes me by the hand,

And leads me through the Promised Land,

What a day, glorious day that will be.