Casualty of WAR!!!

Every war has casualties. Even spiritual battles have physical casualties. Each soldier has their orders. Each has a job to do. It takes each one doing his or her part, working as a team within each fighter group or battalion, each giving it their all, pressing towards the mark. It is keenly felt when a soldier is taken out. It leaves a hole in the ranks, a role that has to be filled. Who will fill that hole? Who will pick up the standard from the fallen?

Not unlike physical war, families are not only hurt but torn apart, suddenly and without warning, leaving holes in hearts and emotions. Hurting deep down more than a person can know possible. It can happen to anyone, any family whether you are in the trenches, on the water, in the air, or on the bleachers.  This Great Controversy has no civilian casualties; all are soldiers whether they decide to be active or passive in this conflict. You can die just as easily sitting in the bleachers as you can in the fight.

Fortunately our King has fought in the trenches; He set an example of how it is done. He laid His life down that we may live eternally with Him. He died to expose the depths of the evil that Satan brought into the universe. Jesus’ life was cut short by this war. Now He calls to each of us,”Whom shall I send, and who will go for US? (Isaiah 6:8)

The King of Kings and Lord of Lords says “be thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life” Rev 2:10

Todd Anderson with his family, had chosen to be active in this fight. They were a much needed part of the team. Todd’s fight is over, but it is not over for the rest of his family. They need prayer and comfort and encouragement like never before. I encourage you, to read his widow’s recent post http://www.athomewithmillieandsam.com/2016/04/i-am-widow.html

Cas Anderson posted the following information;

"We are holding a memorial service to celebrate Todd's love, life, and legacy in Tacoma, Washington at Tacoma Central SDA Church on Sunday, May 1 at 11 am. All whose lives were touched by this wonderful man are invited to join us.

Additionally, because my inbox is filling up asking me, the address to send cards is;
Cas Anderson
c/o Jenn Kilgore
PO Box 176 
Brewster WA 98812”

For Todd, this fight is over. To him, he will have a short nap. He went to sleep gripped with the pain of cancer and treatment to wake up on that bright and glorious morning when the trumpet of God will sound, piercing the ground, arousing the dead from their slumber never more to sleep the sleep of death, without pain and suffering.

Let us run this race, let us fight this fight, let us say “Here am I, send me”.