Anticipating The Glorious Reunion With Our Lord
Categories: Church of Christ Bulletin ArticlesOne of my favorite writers of sacred songs, Fanny Crosby, has been called “The Songbird in the Dark.” Though blinded in infancy, she wrote approximately 8,000 hymns that inspirationally envision our future reunion with Christ. Early in her life, Fanny had a dream in which she saw the panorama of a glorious heaven, and many of her songs reflect that theme.
When Zacharias praised God in anticipation of the Messiah (Luke 1:67-80), he also looked forward to a spiritual sunrise. Citing Malachi 4:2, he proclaimed:
“Through the tender mercy of our God, With which the Dayspring from on high has visited us; To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace” (Luke 1:78-79; cf. John 1:9; 2 Peter 1:19; Revelation 22:16).
According to the inspired Scriptures, that Messiah came to earth, died for our sins, rose again, ascended, and promised to return for us (Romans 5:8; Matthew 28:6; 1 Corinthians 15:20; Acts 1:9; John 14:1-3).
Do we feel surrounded by dark and confusing circumstances? We can still lift our praise to God for the bright future we will one day share with His Son. The words of Fanny Crosby’s beloved hymn “Blessed Assurance” encourages us as we anticipate this glorious reunion with our Lord.
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long. —F. J. Crosby