But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14

 From the moment I heard about the missing young girls from Camp Mystic, this verse played over and over in my mind. As the days passed and news gave the grim details of their final moments, my heart just grieved for them, and their families. I have never personally experienced the loss of a child, but I’ve known several people who have and they still struggle to understand why they had to lose one of their own. It’s painful and the loss runs deep.

 How can anyone find hope in the loss of a child? We know that these children who died in this tragic flood, have left this earthly life to be with Jesus in Heaven. Although we can’t fully grasp the beauty of Heaven and its rewards, these young girls are living their very best life with the Savior, whom they came to learn about and worship at Camp Mystic. What a wonderful conclusion to their camp experience.

 I know these words don’t fill the void of the parents or heal the pain of their loss, but the comfort and peace of knowing the children God blessed them with have come home for eternity. As they rejoice in Heaven, they await the parent’s arrival to re-join them. Living on earth will be painful, but let the comfort of knowing their lives are eternally secure encourage parents to live out the life in a manner that brings God glory and live with the confidence knowing their reward is waiting for the hard work they did raising these sweet young ladies in Christ.

 God bless!