This is an excerpt from the book, “When Your Soul Aches: Hope and Help for Women Who Have Lost Their Husbands.” by Lois Mowday Rabey:
No matter what a person’s believe has been in life, we cannot know what happens between him and God in those final moments before death. We are not to judge. All we can do is tell others the reason for the hope we have. An unbelieving husband maybe very well experience a change of heart and an encounter with the living God that remains unknown to us this side of heaven.
The biblical example that holds hope for our loved one is the story of the thief on the cross. Hanging there, close to death, this man said, “‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ [And] Jesus answered him, ‘I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.'” (Luke 23:42-43). This private moment between Jesus and the man offers comfort when a love one’s faith is in question.
I just finished reading When Your Soul Aches and was particularly moved by the above quote and wanted to pass it on. What a truthful and gentle response that would certainly bring peace to my soul if I was unsure of my husband’s salvation!
While it this book written to Christian women, is would also be a gentle witnessing tool to a widow, as questions about God may arise after losing a spouse.
Even if you have never experienced this kind of loss, please consider reading this book as it will give you a glimpse into the thoughts and questions widows may have and to help equip you to more effectively minister to them.
“Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.” – James 1:27
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