Is God done with you?

 Is God done with you?

The man standing on the stage related his near mortal gunshot wound to his head. After telling of the rescue, redemption and restoration of his body, he ended with these words. “If you’re not dead, God’s not done with you yet.”

We experienced the death of our grandson in a one-car accident. The nineteen year old and his fiancé looked forward to a life together. Now she mourns for the man who loved her.

During the funeral service, many stood to speak of the influence Caleb demonstrated in their lives. One young classmate of his said, “He was that guy.” She explained how the boy always exhibited excellence and often called others to the same level.

As I sit contemplating his life, I can’t help but wonder if God accomplished through Caleb’s short time all He planned for the young man. The girl may have given a hint.

Caleb talked to anyone who would listen. If you gave him the chance, he’d tell you all about his plans, his experience, his music, and his love. I will forever ask myself if I could live up to Caleb’s character.

Can such a loss be counted on the positive side of the scale? I trust God used him to his fullest potential while he was on earth. The family continues to mourn, but we have the trust and faith God finished His work, and now celebrates a new musician in the heavenlies.

Do you have such a loss in your life? Can you find peace in knowing the Lord celebrates such character, even when there was a bright future here?

Our family knows Caleb’s unique life granted by God had a purpose. It’s our hope your experience with your version of our Caleb will lead you to the power of God in your life.