I recently, lost my husband , just one day, after we lost, a son to cancer. , and I can relate, to what you are, saying, about the wonderful Presence, that Christ was to me, , and after many years, as a Christian, I have never, experienced JOY,, at a level, that I do now. He, Christ, is so precious, I love Him, so much, but even more, than that, He loves me .
This has ministered to me in such a way as to understand our child like faith is a blessing not a lack of understanding - Jesus's comfort is priceless no wonder Holy Spirit is called the comforter - thank you for sharing your grief in such a way it gave my friend understanding to see her grief in a different way and to set her free from the grief that binds - we praise you Jesus it's you who has set us free xxxxx
"Answers won't fit the problem, but His presence will." What a revelation. I thank and praise my Lord for Pr Bill. The sufferings he went through gave him even more revelations thatn before. It was for our benefit too that he went through such a loss. Indeed Pr Bill's loss is our gain!
What a powerful sermon to bring after your lost. “Do not miss your moments they are painful but they are priceless and they shape us.” Thank you so much this has strengthen me so much. It is all about Jesus.
My 6 year old daughter was in a car accident with my mom and my nephew about a month ago. Sense then I have been searching for something to help ease this pain. Ive been trying to understand how to live again. Jesus is going to get us through. He gave me a beautiful daughter and showed me what true, pure, love looks like. So now every morning I wake up and say “thank you lord for my baby” and my heart hurts a little less.
This is the second time I've listened to this. My peers are starting to lose spouses. I have been cancer free for almost 1 year. My friend just said good bye for now. I don't know why my outcome was different than theirs. But I do know we both want to glorify God.
Same here! I have been cancer free for 6 years and I have those Why me moments but God has put a very deep trust and peace in my heart. I therefore am up in the third realm and experience God’s prophectic prayers n intercession and a very strong call to ministry. HE IS AN AMAZING GOD ! Glory be to Him!
My husband of 53 years, was not only the other half of me; he was my best friend and covenant partner, and we were in full time ministry for over 50 years! When he went "home" after he fought a horrific battle for over 10 years against non-hodgkins lymphoma, I was overwhelmed with grief. I didn't understand why it happened, but I never questioned the Lord and I never doubted His Word. I know the pain you are facing right now - and I also know the tremendous peace, joy, and love you are sharing with us right now. I didn't want to even be here any more; it was as though I lost half of myself. But God! The Lord took me in His arms and covered me with HIs Grace; His Peace; His Joy, and His Love. I still cry when I think of Rick; I miss him every day. And I will never forget him, but the deep places of grief have lifted and I am finally ministering again. It has taken me a year and a half to step out and do what I have been called to do. This is a new season for me and a new chapter in my life. Thank you for sharing this beautiful sermon with us.
I agree with you for a new season and a restoration of your divine calling to the body of Christ. My sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved husband. Some finish the course early and some of us have to keep running. May His strength always be you strength.
Bless you my sister in Christ. Your story has touched my heart. As I am waiting for my mum to pass any day now. Your testimony gives me hope for the future.❤
Nearly 7 years ago. I lost my wonderful husband to lymphoma too- we prayed for healing over the 11 months of his illness & it was a roller coaster ride of hope & hope lost. But God was there & remains there, through the pain, the loss & the questions. Love is never lost but gathered into the love of God.
@@ponzee22 Prayers of love and togetherness for you and your family in this difficult time. May the Lord, the Spirit, the Comforter be especially present and close to all hearts in your household of faith: "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved, you and your house."
@@lindemelhuish3206 sister Linda, thank you for that comment. What a testimony to faith and faithfulness. We look not at what is seen which is temporary but what is unseen and eternal. We will all go there one day, amen?
My mom now went through cancer. But my father doesn’t bring him to hospital. I still pray for her to recover. And recently i found out my dad might have a mistress for a long time and every month rather using his money for my mom recovery, it goes some where else. I just have Jesus to rely on and that’s the only thing matters. God gave me John 14 and 15. My friend is someone who obey My command and My command is love one another. Holy Spirit will be my comforter. The real Christian is one who went through fire and found pure. The path to heaven is narrow. It’s a path where we should be thankful in pain, forgiveness for someone who doesn’t deserve, pray for them who hurt you, give thanks even when we are in the valley and trust The Lord. All is Good. Because our real life start when we died.
@@moureennabunya6646 I pray dear sister in the Lord for you to be comforted. May the prince of peace Jesus give you strength as you mourn for your daughter. God's LOVE is greater than pain and sorrow. May you experience Father God's love in a mighty way. Holy Spirit comfort Moureen now I pray in Jesus name. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks. Lost my wife of 25 years on 1-3-24. This was powerful. My wife Kirsten has finished her race, she'd want me 5o finish mine well so I can be with her and one day experience what she is experiencing now.
I lost my Mom News Year 2021, I watched her take her last breath and the LORD so graciously held me. I was 6 months pregnant with my daughter Justice when my Mom died. Bill you have shown me I can get through the loss of my Mom❤️
Rebecca, I’m not sure if it Donna Rigney or another prophet who was brought into Heaven, and was told while there that our parents who in heaven get to see our babies being born
At the death of our second son, as the Lord led me through that valley and hot tears spilled onto my pillows, He helped me realize that this valley is only a “shadow” of death. Just a shadow...I prayed that one when I couldn’t even whisper anything else. He had me firm in His grip. I thank Him every day. Blessings and prayers for the Johnson Family. We will be seeing Him soon. Praise God.
@@oregon32nursenurse43 No, but thank you. Changed to whisper b/c it was more of one than muttering...murmur was the word but auto correct didn’t like it. It might show up as murder now, but never know till I hit enter. Thanks again.
@judithestears So sorry for the loss of your precious son. We are all here on loan from God. How blessed you were to have your son for the time that you had him. He is experiencing unspeakable joy in heaven now! Let that be your consolation when waves of grief come over you. Grief is such a personal journey and everyone experiences and deals with it differently. May God give you (and all others that have lost a loved one), that peace and comfort that only God can give.
I lost my son two years ago and I wasn't sure how I'd make it, until Holy Spirit surrounded me with peace and then filled me with joy. It's been the most amazing journey. I'm sure it baffles people that I'm so at peace but it also helps those around me to feel the same way.
So sorry for you loss I feel what you are feeling I went through it my self,sometimes I don’t understand why we go through the things we go through, but am still hurting 🙏🙏🙏🙏
The best sermon I’ve ever heard about loss, mourning, grieving. “God doesn’t owe us an explanation , he doesn’t work for us.”just get closer not away. Mourning can either lead you to the presence of God or doubt. We are in a race , how you finish matters.
Mourners are not in a race. They are surviving day after day, learning to move from the love of the deceased to the Father’s love. It is possible, but it takes time. Love can’t be rushed. But we can pray for them and check on them now and then.
In my 'valley of the shadow of death', when my daughter passed on after being healed twice (with medical affirmation of this', I asked the Lord, 'how do I think about this?' He 'said', "I want you to trust me in this. I thank you and your church for coming together to pray for Zoe. I have received every prayer but there are some things that you don't understand. (Mysteries) Look around at the world. My kingdom has not come yet. Things are not as I want yet. But I thank you for doing your part in extending it."
"I don't have the right to reevaluate God's character because I have experienced loss." We do this soon many times. Bill thanks for using your pain to open our eyes to the unchanging nature of God. He is still good even in loss.
Thank you for your transparency. Our pain is not a punishment. It is our platform for promotion on so many levels. Our prayers are with you and your family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I loved this awesome message. I lost my dad several weeks ago. And was blessed to be with him in his home going. Praying for you ad your family Pastor Bill.
So thankful that I got to hear this beautiful sermon. I lost my husband of 57 years of marriage. I came to a place where I realized that I could no longer look back at what I no longer have but to getting up every day with praise and thanksgiving on my lips for my Savior and for my many blessings. I have the oil of joy back in my life. At 87, I work for Jesus , praying for people for inner healing, deliverance and healing. I love my life and I know that I am here for a reason. You are a blessing to many people. Love you. Carol from Ohio
So sorry to learn of Beni's passing, but grateful she is HOME in HEAVEN with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Praying for the beautiful Johnson family!
Our love for God and especially His love for us never, never fails…the victory we have in Christ is so very, very sweet. Love(God) never fails us…thank you for sharing your heart through your pain with us. Beautiful!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .We are blessed in the Christian message of love , peace and joy when we remember and look forward to that glorious reunion that Jesus bought for us. Memories help to ease the pain until we meet again. I truly believe we shall all experience the blessings and I pray that The Lord will bring you the comfort that mourning brings. God Bless.
God always gives you beauty for ashes , And turns your mouring into dancing. When my son passed of a heroin over dose. I was able to be with him in the emergency room when the doctor told me he was brain dead. The Lord kept him alive using the medical team that revived him. My parents and I drove 2 hours to be with him. I had to make the decision to turn off the Respirator and let him go. Later the Lord revealed to me as I walked in that emergency room Jesus walked in with me. I was a baby Christian, one year saved, in that moment Jesus spoke to my son and asked him in his coma if he wanted him, my son said yes. Thinking back on all that happened that day, I am so greatful to be with my son when he took his last breath like I was there when he took his first breath. I get to see him again in heaven . Thank you Jesus.
Thank you for sharing about your loss. Praise God your son will be waiting there in heaven for you one day. My Mum’s sister lost her only daughter to suicide by overdose. My cousin who was more like my little sister was only 46 but she had in fact received Christ as her Lord & saviour. I can’t imagine the huge ache of grief of losing a child before us. My heart ❤️ goes out to you dear sister in Christ. Sending you a hug 🤗 from Australia 🇦🇺
Thank you Jo Ann, for letting something so painful and so personal enrich us and encourage us. Like this sermon, I will remember your testimony and I hope to thank you for sharing it in person in heaven.
I lost my Dad at age 27 and was backsliding on drugs and smoked cigarettes wasn’t living for Lord I was so overcome with grief at my rebellion before God and my Dad I vowed you get me out of this I will serve you the rest of my days You know what he delivered me from those things 2 years later in a Healing Ministry from Minneapolis called Daystar I rejoice he used that grief to work on my heart to change to Glorify him Wooo Hooo Glory to Jesus His unending Love for us
Good to have family and friends who stand with you in time of need! I don't! That is why I want the rapture to come ...! GOD HELP ME EXPERIENCE HIS LOVE AND POWER IN CHRIST JESUS!
You are the only one with that finger print you have gifts in you that are not in anyone else. Satan wants to keep you locked up in lack of family so your eyes are on the rapture and NOT on saving the lost in turn INCREASING YOUR FAMILY🙌. Go get your family ❤️ If Jesus is your Lord and Savior you have tons of family and there is more out there that need Him
Yes, in an earthly view i too have lost all my family, friends i have, because i am a friend to many. Yet, i have a Father in heaven, very very real, so do you. He is as real as u make up your mind He is. Yes, really! And i have a brother, Jesus the high priest, Jesus my Savior and Jesus lover of my soul. So much more we can say here. And Jesus made sure we are never alone, by sending Holy Spirit, who makes a perfect friend and teacher, one who never leaves u, no, never. Now go on your knees, tell God you need a revelation of the riches of your inheritance. Just look at Ephesians chapt. 1. Romans 4,5,6,7, and for sure 8. And believe. You have nothing without believing what God says. To YOU,and to your heart. And know you have a great big family of brothers and sister besides the Father, and Brother, and comforter. Praying you will receive this priceless love of God, simply believe Him.
@@heidibrown997 ...You mentioned Eph 1...which I read and quote often and Rom 8- BOTH BOOKS ARE MY FAVOURITE INCLUDING Colossians! So I know you speak thru the Spirit! Thank you. Use your gift too- speak faith and life into people's life and situation! Love you!
Heavenly Father, I come in humble gratitude in knowing you have assigned my angels to help me through my days. Help me Father this day too not stumble in any form that is not pleasing to you.
When my brother-in-law committed suicide on veteran's day-2021, it was perhaps the worst day in our lives. i can still hear the scream of the pain from my wife when her father phoned and confirmed his passing at the hospital. Never before had we gone so steep in that valley. It is a dark place. But it isn't a lonely place, for He was there with us. And in some ways, we are still there dealing with the repercussions. But there in that valley His presence sustained us in ways hitherto unthinkable. I have known Him all my life it seems. I have known Him as my salvation, my hope, my peace, my strength; as joy, my deliverer, and even when he brought me the gift of conviction. But never had I known Him as comforter. But in that valley I learned why He is the comforter. For He does comfort. And we were and are in need of comfort. One day there'll be no more valley. And i am glad he met us there. But i will not miss that place when it is done away with.
Your comment was so touching. I heard a story many years ago about a missionary who lost a spouse and was deep in grief. This person received a letter from a fellow missionary, and she penned this: ‘ Hold this cup of suffering you have and drink it fully down and you will find there is sweetness at the bottom’.
I lost my husband at a young age from cancer, he was 35 yo. I am a young widow who has 2 kids, when the expectation didn't come, it was so hurtful, but before he passed away, God asked me even if the healing would not happen, would you still love me and trust me?. It is not only faith that can move the mountain proves stronger, but also even when the mountain doesn't move, our faith can be proved more stronger, to love Him for who He is. Praise God Almighty the author and the finisher of our faith!!! Thank you Jesus for the great love and comfort you have for us. Amen.
Wow❤ Just Wow....Praise the Lord for His Word.. Have never heard such wonderful and relevant sharing of the Word of God that is shared from the heart of a Servant of God who is no doubt in deep pain but who is very much in love with His Savior💯❤❤❤
This sermon and your life, Bill, will help so many. Both our losses and crosses need to draw us closer to Him. Prayers for you, your family and His Bethel Church that you shepherd. Sincerely His, Bette Bond
---------------------------- Bill Johnson----------------------- -The backslider in heart will always judge God by what He didn’t do! -Answers wouldn’t fix the problem, only His presence will. -Heaven is HIM! Mark 16:9-11, "Now after He had risen early on the first day of the week, He first appeared to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had cast out seven demons. She went and reported to those who had been with Him, while they were mourning and weeping. When they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, they refused to believe it." -Mourning kept them from believing. Matthew 5:4, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." -Mourning can lead you to comfort or it can lead you to unbelief. -The inability to live with mystery keeps us from childlikeness. -Hope is the joyful anticipation of good. -If I praise Him without surrender then I am just making a business deal. Example: "I will do this for you and you do this for me." -I don’t ever want to be the one who critiques God; He critiques me. -My friendship with God can only go as far as the depth of His Lordship in my life. -His gives us peace beyond our understanding therefore I have to give up the right to understand so I can get the peace He wants to provide for me! -Worshiping in pain is only possible on this side of Heaven so this is a privilege. Hebrews 12:1-2, "Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." -We must live in holiness and endurance. -Every loss is a seed that can bring life and blessings! -God brings beauty out of ashes.
Matthew 5:4 The Beatitudes. Blessed they that mourn for they shall be comforted. Bill and I shall be comforted. I receive GOD's great comfort. I have read some of the comments. Some are sweet and healing. Some are nasty, judgemental and cruel. The word of GOD says: Blessed the merciful for they shall obtain mercy. The unmerciful comments need their writers to ask forgiveness. Right Now! Love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 "And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins." Love is silent. Here is an instruction from GOD. When someone died, GOD instructed me to not even think about why they died. I was told it none of my business. However when my Mom and Dad died, this was personal and GOD told me why. When my husband died, I know why because he is my husband. So I say, my condolences to Bill. May the GOD of our Lord Jesus Christ comfort your heart, your life and your family. We know where our loved ones are. They are in heaven cheering us on. To all the comments that are cruel, nasty, or they think they know why his wife died, GOD tells you to mind your own business and to keep your mouth shut about something that is none of your business. Ecclesiastes 5:3b "and a fool's voice is known by a multitude of words."
It’s been 22 months since my wife was taken home. We were only married 41 years and feel just like it was yesterday. I’d never made it this far without Christ. Thank you Jesus
😔I am so sorry for the loss🕯️ and I feel your pain, before my late mother passing😔🕯️I prayed my Heavenly Father🙏 the Holy-Spirit🙏🕊️ for strength and courage😔 and I continue pray🙏for my mother soul but I can't get over this pain howmuch I missed my mother, because during her sickness for a long-time I know the Lord🙏 will calling her home one day or another, she was in pains daily but it was about time, no one don't want any loss it is deep, my mind and soul very painful😪Courage 🕊️ peace 🕊️ and strengh's during our moment of sorrows 🕊️🕯️🕊️
Transparency, vulnerability, simplicity and faith comes out of this sermon. As the Bible teach us we’re not like does who have no hope. in the house of mourning there is wisdom. Thankyou for sharing this moment with the body of Christ. A new season has arrived pr Bill the Lord will strength you to finish your race according to his purpose. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Pastor Johnson, I am only a few minutes into your message and I can see this is a profound message. My precious husband died 2 years ago and you are speaking everything that my spirit has sustained me with. God 's goodness in giving me my husband at all-- let alone 35 years, keeps me on my feet and going forward. I know how hard it is to believe but you are going to find a peace with this, enough to awaken in the morning and not be stabbed by pain every morning. Hugs, understanding and love to you!❤️
@@wynettegreer3812 61 years, AMEN‼️ But again, the goodness of God in having had my husband at all--- is a life sustaining force❤️‼️ The Word does call widowhood an affliction and He is there with great compassion daily for all we widows and widowers. He is a MIGHTY one indeed.🔥
I'm so very sorry for your great loss. I am praying for you pastor and your family. May you feel GOD'S presence always especially through this hard time. AMEN
I don’t know you or ever heard of you but brother I love you and I’m for your loss and this is a David Wilkerson level sermon God bless you and keep you the Lord make His Face shine upon you and be gracious to you the Lord lift up His Countenance upon you and give you Shalom the Shalom that passeth all understanding Amen 🙏
My heartfelt condolences to you Bill! I lost my dad and mom in 2020, dad passed in August then 4 months later my mother and that was the most crushing season of my life but the Lord gave me peace and I relied on his love and comfort tremendously!I can’t even explain the tremendous peace I had even as I mourned!By the grace of God I was able to share the gospel to many family members and strangers who heard of my parents testimonies of them coming to Christ!I live in Tennessee and my parents lived in Oklahoma,I was able to be with my parents on the day of their deaths….my dad,hours before he passed his eyes looked straight up and his face lid up and he said …..ITS SO BEAUTIFUL!!! I know he was staring into glory and wasn’t long after that he died WITH THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SMILE I’d ever seen!!😭 Then my mom,hours before she passed she told us that she had such a peace and had no fear whatsoever,she said I’m fixing to go home with Jesus then she said she could hear singing all around her and gave us one last smile and minutes later she died!😭 God was exalted and glorified even in the mist of great loss! I definitely didn’t understand!And you’re right answers won’t help but his presence was everything to me and will be grateful for his goodness! Then 2 weeks ago we were informed of another loss of a VERY dear friend,I was tempted to become overwhelmed by loss but the peace that surpasses all understanding kept me in the comfort of God once again! Without Hope there’s no going on knowing how good the Father is inspite of our hardships and trials! Jesus is Lord!!🙌🏼💕
What I'm not trying to make light of any ones loved one passing but if you are a Christian and I'm assuming if you're watching this video you are a Christian well that's a glorious occasion the grief is for ourselves not for them because absent with the body present with God that should make anyone in the body of Christ very happy to know they're out of the struggle once and for all for eternity that's call good news
I am so sorry. Don't give up. Pray. Read the Word, Worship. Turn the music up. Remember all the answers to prayers God has given you in the past. God loves you deeply. I know you know that. Read 1 Corinthians 15:57 It shows that we are victorious through Christ. Look to him, the perfector of our faith. Philippians 4: 13 He gives you the strength to press forward and not give up. Ephesians 3:14-21 The Father loves you so much. Press forward day by day. Eventually, this shall pass. Philippians 3:14; 20,21. You are on a healing journey. Ask people to pray for you. God still moves mountains. Keep the faith. Much love to you. I am praying for you.
Praying for you, Pat. So sorry for the painful ordeal you are going through. May the Lord give you mercy and grace. Much love to you, dear Christian. ❤️🙏✝️
I’m greatfull pastor you have a huge family. Charisma that( as I see you do)!-But people sometimes don’t have that so as I experienced 3 weeks ago.. losing my husband of 35 years , was hard not having a church family . I do have an online family( due to my disability, BUT FOR GODS PRESENCE.. I’d not be texting this . Mourning can be just as healing ( lonely.. but just as peaceful with the presence of God near. All the peace that Jesus gives I cannot explain it, and I cannot thank him enough in the Bible it says, and I quote her blessed are they that mourn they will be comforted.
We must, all of us who are REBORN and are EAGERLY AWAITING THE RE-APPEARING of our LORD & SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST, view their temporal passing as an early Promotion and we should all Rejoice,due to the FACT that their passing on, is just that. I’m REJOICING, looking forward to REJOICING WITH MY FATHER, IN ETERNITY.
Thank you so much for sharing your walk through grief with us. This is such a deep place. I praise God for His faithfulness. We exalt Him through everything this life throws at us. When my son passed years ago, I was sitting in silence, I heard the precious sound of the Lords voice, “ Linda, do you trust Me?” After much deep thought I finally said, “yes, Lord no matter what I trust you!” This took time- praise God this prepared the way so many years later to be able to walk through this time in my life. My husband Dan passed away 21/2 years ago. I could call Jesus my Ishi- Husband as He spoke to me once again, “Linda, do you trust Me.” “Yes Lord,” came so quickly, because You have held me, walked with me, cried with me, rejoiced with me. ❤️ May our precious Lord, hold you in the night hours, comfort you when you feel alone in the crowd. May His loving arms embrace you as you seek Him early in The morning…He truly is enough!
Thank you for sharing about what our God did through the taking away of your beloved. He took my beloved home in November of 2021. There are so many facets to it you can't effectively share them with everyone all the time, but I never have been closer to Him than after I surrendered her to Him that His will be done and not mine.
Wow!!! WHAT A DEEP AND POWERFUL MESSAGE!!! From someone whose wife left the earth 3 days earlier!!! May God bless you Pastor Bill Johnson and family and may He continue to strengthen you and hold you in the palm of His Hand.🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤
Im so sorry to hear of your loss Peter. His plan for you will unfold in the coming days. Open the windows and the doors of your heart and let the healing power of God envelop you. May your thoughts be those of happiness, thankfullness , love and peace always. Grief is for a time, but joy comes in the morning. Your future is bright Peter! 💕
After losing my Mother last year and my siblings the years before i just lost my lil boy dog that helped me through those losses on Thanksgiving he was 13 yrs old and im greaving deeply not just for my fur baby but all the loss behind him- i never had children and im alone at 60 years old please pray for me
I prayed for you today. I lost my husband 2 weeks ago and I feel your pain. I am praying that you feel Gods presence so powerfully that you can reach out and touch him. Your fur baby is in heaven with all you have seen graduate to glory and you will see them again. It is our true and sure hope. Live those last years of your life with reckless abandonment for Jesus and he will fill your cup to overflowing 🙏♥️
Incredible pain. I’m so glad my husband never experienced this kind of pain. If he is missing his precious wife after a few days, he is going to miss her even more after 6 months. If you miss your soldier after a week… just wait until you miss them for a year. It’s a hallow feeling… not empty because if a glass is empty it can be filled up… a hallow tube can ever be filled
That was an amazing seeking Bill.i lost both my sons many years ago and my husband was murdered 8 years ago. I really related with your pain. It is only God and the fellowship I go to that kept me going. God's bless. Hazel from South Africa
Bill: I am praying for you and your family. My husband finished his course as our Lead pastor and the following Sunday I was in the pulpit. I went before our congregation and I ask them to help me complete this joint assignment, now single assignment with our LORD GOD. It's been 6 yrs and our LORD and Friend has Been with me every step of the way. Be Encouraged,it's your time of intimacy with Our God.🙏❤
The evils and sorrows of death are so powerful it caused even the Son of Man to consider abandonment. Hang on long enough, and like Him; you too will know the Father could never forsaken you.
Isaiah 53:3-12 3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. 4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. 7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth. 8 He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken. 9 And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth. 10 Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand. 11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities. 12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
Thanks so much for uploading this powerful message i am just in tears... In Jesus we are not without hope. To speak to the crowd after his wifes death is just so heartfelt. Thank you.
So sorry for your loss of such a special lady. May God carry you through this time of pain and loss. God bless you. Thank you for sharing your gold nuggets if wisdom if life in Jesus. God bless you during this trial, may God refine you even more during this.
I recently, lost my husband , just one day, after we lost, a son to cancer. , and I can relate, to what you are, saying, about the wonderful Presence, that Christ was to me, , and after many years, as a Christian, I have never, experienced JOY,, at a level, that I do now. He, Christ, is so precious, I love Him, so much, but even more, than that, He loves me .
I am so sorry about the pain you've experienced. May God continue to be at your side.
❤ may the Lord continue to comfort you in the only way He knows how.
The pain IS Christ 🔥😭💔🙏🏻=♣️💞😚🌞
This is a great testimony thank you for sharing.
This has ministered to me in such a way as to understand our child like faith is a blessing not a lack of understanding - Jesus's comfort is priceless no wonder Holy Spirit is called the comforter - thank you for sharing your grief in such a way it gave my friend understanding to see her grief in a different way and to set her free from the grief that binds - we praise you Jesus it's you who has set us free xxxxx
"Answers won't fit the problem, but His presence will." What a revelation. I thank and praise my Lord for Pr Bill. The sufferings he went through gave him even more revelations thatn before. It was for our benefit too that he went through such a loss. Indeed Pr Bill's loss is our gain!
What a powerful sermon to bring after your lost. “Do not miss your moments they are painful but they are priceless and they shape us.” Thank you so much this has strengthen me so much. It is all about Jesus.
Amen 🙏🏼 and Amen 🙏🏼
Bill's s external loss has worked such an internal gain.
I so love this man. EVERYTHING is in his voice and as he speaks, he gives me all that God IS and ever will be. 🙏💗
Around 24 hours ago my father passed and someone suggested this video to me and only 10 mins in and my heart is already being touched. Thank you
praying for you!
My 6 year old daughter was in a car accident with my mom and my nephew about a month ago. Sense then I have been searching for something to help ease this pain. Ive been trying to understand how to live again. Jesus is going to get us through. He gave me a beautiful daughter and showed me what true, pure, love looks like. So now every morning I wake up and say “thank you lord for my baby” and my heart hurts a little less.
This is the second time I've listened to this. My peers are starting to lose spouses. I have been cancer free for almost 1 year. My friend just said good bye for now. I don't know why my outcome was different than theirs. But I do know we both want to glorify God.
Same here! I have been cancer free for 6 years and I have those Why me moments but God has put a very deep trust and peace in my heart. I therefore am up in the third realm and experience God’s prophectic prayers n intercession and a very strong call to ministry. HE IS AN AMAZING GOD ! Glory be to Him!
My husband of 53 years, was not only the other half of me; he was my best friend and covenant partner, and we were in full time ministry for over 50 years! When he went "home" after he fought a horrific battle for over 10 years against non-hodgkins lymphoma, I was overwhelmed with grief. I didn't understand why it happened, but I never questioned the Lord and I never doubted His Word. I know the pain you are facing right now - and I also know the tremendous peace, joy, and love you are sharing with us right now. I didn't want to even be here any more; it was as though I lost half of myself. But God! The Lord took me in His arms and covered me with HIs Grace; His Peace; His Joy, and His Love. I still cry when I think of Rick; I miss him every day. And I will never forget him, but the deep places of grief have lifted and I am finally ministering again. It has taken me a year and a half to step out and do what I have been called to do. This is a new season for me and a new chapter in my life. Thank you for sharing this beautiful sermon with us.
I agree with you for a new season and a restoration of your divine calling to the body of Christ. My sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved husband. Some finish the course early and some of us have to keep running. May His strength always be you strength.
Bless you my sister in Christ. Your story has touched my heart. As I am waiting for my mum to pass any day now. Your testimony gives me hope for the future.❤
Nearly 7 years ago. I lost my wonderful husband to lymphoma too- we prayed for healing over the 11 months of his illness & it was a roller coaster ride of hope & hope lost. But God was there & remains there, through the pain, the loss & the questions. Love is never lost but gathered into the love of God.
@@ponzee22 Prayers of love and togetherness for you and your family in this difficult time. May the Lord, the Spirit, the Comforter be especially present and close to all hearts in your household of faith:
"Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved, you and your house."
@@lindemelhuish3206 sister Linda, thank you for that comment. What a testimony to faith and faithfulness. We look not at what is seen which is temporary but what is unseen and eternal. We will all go there one day, amen?
What a precious message. My husband of 56 years died 16 months ago. Loving prayers for you and your family.
I'm so sorry for your loss, we will all be united soon
Whoever reading this, I pray for you that God visits your home today with Healings, Blessings, and Miracles. Amen.💕
Amen
Amen 🙏 thank you
My mom now went through cancer. But my father doesn’t bring him to hospital. I still pray for her to recover. And recently i found out my dad might have a mistress for a long time and every month rather using his money for my mom recovery, it goes some where else. I just have Jesus to rely on and that’s the only thing matters.
God gave me John 14 and 15. My friend is someone who obey My command and My command is love one another. Holy Spirit will be my comforter.
The real Christian is one who went through fire and found pure. The path to heaven is narrow. It’s a path where we should be thankful in pain, forgiveness for someone who doesn’t deserve, pray for them who hurt you, give thanks even when we are in the valley and trust The Lord. All is Good. Because our real life start when we died.
God bless you sister for your wisdom. May lord heal your mother in Jesus name!
What a beautiful message from Bill as he shows us how to love God with all our hearts.
I lost a daughter but it's so painful need some help any one who has been they
@@moureennabunya6646 I pray dear sister in the Lord for you to be comforted. May the prince of peace Jesus give you strength as you mourn for your daughter. God's LOVE is greater than pain and sorrow. May you experience Father God's love in a mighty way. Holy Spirit comfort Moureen now I pray in Jesus name. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks. Lost my wife of 25 years on 1-3-24. This was powerful. My wife Kirsten has finished her race, she'd want me 5o finish mine well so I can be with her and one day experience what she is experiencing now.
I lost my Mom News Year 2021, I watched her take her last breath and the LORD so graciously held me. I was 6 months pregnant with my daughter Justice when my Mom died. Bill you have shown me I can get through the loss of my Mom❤️
Rebecca, I’m not sure if it Donna Rigney or another prophet who was brought into Heaven, and was told while there that our parents who in heaven get to see our babies being born
At the death of our second son, as the Lord led me through that valley and hot tears spilled onto my pillows, He helped me realize that this valley is only a “shadow” of death. Just a shadow...I prayed that one when I couldn’t even whisper anything else. He had me firm in His grip. I thank Him every day. Blessings and prayers for the Johnson Family. We will be seeing Him soon. Praise God.
@judith- do you mean ‘mutter’?
@@oregon32nursenurse43 No, but thank you. Changed to whisper b/c it was more of one than muttering...murmur was the word but auto correct didn’t like it. It might show up as murder now, but never know till I hit enter. Thanks again.
A shadow, not death. Thank you.
@judithestears So sorry for the loss of your precious son. We are all here on loan from God. How blessed you were to have your son for the time that you had him. He is experiencing unspeakable joy in heaven now! Let that be your consolation when waves of grief come over you. Grief is such a personal journey and everyone experiences and deals with it differently. May God give you (and all others that have lost a loved one), that peace and comfort that only God can give.
@@maureen5054 Many thank you’s...and blessings.
Friendship with God can only go where Lordship has been..So profound!
May the peace that passess all understanding guard your heart and mind and may the riches of heaven fill the space in your heart.
I lost my son two years ago and I wasn't sure how I'd make it, until Holy Spirit surrounded me with peace and then
filled me with joy. It's been the most amazing journey. I'm sure it baffles people that I'm so at peace but it also helps those around me to feel the same way.
Bless you dear Linda. ❤️
So sorry for you loss I feel what you are feeling I went through it my self,sometimes I don’t understand why we go through the things we go through, but am still hurting 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Patricia, I am praying that God will comfort and heal you.❤️
This was an absolute blessing. Your authenticity insists, that I press in deeper….. I see Jesus in You!
Good word, Bill Johnson, “I don’t want my why to take me away from Him.” Amen!
Amen
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@Tarziu Armando-Liviu Sorry, not going to take the time to read this.
@@dianebergsma7898 why
The best sermon I’ve ever heard about loss, mourning, grieving. “God doesn’t owe us an explanation , he doesn’t work for us.”just get closer not away. Mourning can either lead you to the presence of God or doubt. We are in a race , how you finish matters.
agreed!
Mourners are not in a race. They are surviving day after day, learning to move from the love of the deceased to the Father’s love. It is possible, but it takes time. Love can’t be rushed. But we can pray for them and check on them now and then.
We got a mourning that leads us to resistance and a mourning that leads us to Him 🙏🙏🙏
I lost my husband June 10,2023 , he took his life and I needed to hear this .. I MUST KEEP THE CHILDLIKE TRUST .. Amein
In my 'valley of the shadow of death', when my daughter passed on after being healed twice (with medical affirmation of this', I asked the Lord, 'how do I think about this?' He 'said', "I want you to trust me in this. I thank you and your church for coming together to pray for Zoe. I have received every prayer but there are some things that you don't understand. (Mysteries) Look around at the world. My kingdom has not come yet. Things are not as I want yet. But I thank you for doing your part in extending it."
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. God bless you and your family and your church family. ❤
Let the joy of the Lord be our strength in overcoming each and every situation and circumstance .
"I don't have the right to reevaluate God's character because I have experienced loss." We do this soon many times. Bill thanks for using your pain to open our eyes to the unchanging nature of God. He is still good even in loss.
Thank you for your transparency. Our pain is not a punishment. It is our platform for promotion on so many levels.
Our prayers are with you and your family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
No words. So powerful. So full of Gods wisdom.
God bless all those who are dealing with pain ❣️
🕊 Amen, GOD is so Good🔥 The fellowship of suffering is beautiful, thou no one volunteers for.🕊
I loved this awesome message. I lost my dad several weeks ago. And was blessed to be with him in his home going. Praying for you ad your family Pastor Bill.
This was "food" for me!! I ate it with deep reverence. Such insight! You mourn well. God hold you close today and everyday ❤️! From Greer SC ❤️
So thankful that I got to hear this beautiful sermon. I lost my husband of 57 years of marriage. I came to a place where I realized that I could no longer look back at what I no longer have but to getting up every day with praise and thanksgiving on my lips for my Savior and for my many blessings. I have the oil of joy back in my life. At 87, I work for Jesus , praying for people for inner healing, deliverance and healing. I love my life and I know that I am here for a reason. You are a blessing to many people. Love you. Carol from Ohio
So sorry to learn of Beni's passing, but grateful she is HOME in HEAVEN with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Praying for the beautiful Johnson family!
Praying for you and your family Brook
Our love for God and especially His love for us never, never fails…the victory we have in Christ is so very, very sweet. Love(God) never fails us…thank you for sharing your heart through your pain with us. Beautiful!
Hello Judy how are you doing today
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .We are blessed in the Christian message of love , peace and joy when we remember and look forward to that glorious reunion that Jesus bought for us. Memories help to ease the pain until we meet again. I truly believe we shall all experience the blessings and I pray that The Lord will bring you the comfort that mourning brings. God Bless.
My condolences sir. My husband just passed in April. 2022
God always gives you beauty for ashes ,
And turns your mouring into dancing.
When my son passed of a heroin over dose. I was able to be with him in the emergency room when the doctor told me he was brain dead. The Lord kept him alive using the medical team that revived him. My parents and I drove 2 hours to be with him. I had to make the decision to turn off the Respirator and let him go. Later the Lord revealed to me as I walked in that emergency room Jesus walked in with me. I was a baby Christian, one year saved, in that moment Jesus spoke to my son and asked him in his coma if he wanted him, my son said yes. Thinking back on all that happened that day, I am so greatful to be with my son when he took his last breath like I was there when he took his first breath. I get to see him again in heaven . Thank you Jesus.
Thank you for sharing about your loss. Praise God your son will be waiting there in heaven for you one day. My Mum’s sister lost her only daughter to suicide by overdose. My cousin who was more like my little sister was only 46 but she had in fact received Christ as her Lord & saviour. I can’t imagine the huge ache of grief of losing a child before us. My heart ❤️ goes out to you dear sister in Christ. Sending you a hug 🤗 from Australia 🇦🇺
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Beautiful expression of love!
Thank you Jo Ann, for letting something so painful and so personal enrich us and encourage us. Like this sermon, I will remember your testimony and I hope to thank you for sharing it in person in heaven.
I lost my Dad at age 27 and was backsliding on drugs and smoked cigarettes wasn’t living for Lord I was so overcome with grief at my rebellion before God and my Dad I vowed you get me out of this I will serve you the rest of my days You know what he delivered me from those things 2 years later in a Healing Ministry from Minneapolis called Daystar I rejoice he used that grief to work on my heart to change to Glorify him Wooo Hooo Glory to Jesus His unending Love for us
Good to have family and friends who stand with you in time of need! I don't! That is why I want the rapture to come ...! GOD HELP ME EXPERIENCE HIS LOVE AND POWER IN CHRIST JESUS!
You are the only one with that finger print you have gifts in you that are not in anyone else. Satan wants to keep you locked up in lack of family so your eyes are on the rapture and NOT on saving the lost in turn INCREASING YOUR FAMILY🙌. Go get your family ❤️ If Jesus is your Lord and Savior you have tons of family and there is more out there that need Him
Yes, in an earthly view i too have lost all my family, friends i have, because i am a friend to many. Yet, i have a Father in heaven, very very real, so do you. He is as real as u make up your mind He is. Yes, really!
And i have a brother, Jesus the high priest, Jesus my Savior and Jesus lover of my soul. So much more we can say here. And Jesus made sure we are never alone, by sending Holy Spirit, who makes a perfect friend and teacher, one who never leaves u, no, never. Now go on your knees, tell God you need a revelation of the riches of your inheritance. Just look at Ephesians chapt. 1. Romans 4,5,6,7, and for sure 8. And believe.
You have nothing without believing what God says. To YOU,and to your heart. And know you have a great big family of brothers and sister besides the Father, and Brother, and comforter. Praying you will receive this priceless love of God, simply believe Him.
@@heidibrown997 ...You mentioned Eph 1...which I read and quote often and Rom 8- BOTH BOOKS ARE MY FAVOURITE INCLUDING Colossians! So I know you speak thru the Spirit! Thank you. Use your gift too- speak faith and life into people's life and situation! Love you!
You will look back and realize your natural family so went lacking compared to what God gave you in His family. Let them go!
i have lost my wife to brain tumor we pastored for 35 years, here in our church in manila 😂 sad but not destroyed 🙏
Heavenly Father, I come in humble gratitude in knowing you have assigned my angels to help me through my days. Help me Father this day too not stumble in any form that is not pleasing to you.
When my brother-in-law committed suicide on veteran's day-2021, it was perhaps the worst day in our lives. i can still hear the scream of the pain from my wife when her father phoned and confirmed his passing at the hospital. Never before had we gone so steep in that valley. It is a dark place. But it isn't a lonely place, for He was there with us. And in some ways, we are still there dealing with the repercussions. But there in that valley His presence sustained us in ways hitherto unthinkable.
I have known Him all my life it seems. I have known Him as my salvation, my hope, my peace, my strength; as joy, my deliverer, and even when he brought me the gift of conviction. But never had I known Him as comforter. But in that valley I learned why He is the comforter. For He does comfort. And we were and are in need of comfort.
One day there'll be no more valley. And i am glad he met us there. But i will not miss that place when it is done away with.
Your comment was so touching. I heard a story many years ago about a missionary who lost a spouse and was deep in grief. This person received a letter from a fellow missionary, and she penned this: ‘ Hold this cup of suffering you have and drink it fully down and you will find there is sweetness at the bottom’.
I love you and miss you too w Jezusie q
I lost my husband at a young age from cancer, he was 35 yo. I am a young widow who has 2 kids, when the expectation didn't come, it was so hurtful, but before he passed away, God asked me even if the healing would not happen, would you still love me and trust me?. It is not only faith that can move the mountain proves stronger, but also even when the mountain doesn't move, our faith can be proved more stronger, to love Him for who He is. Praise God Almighty the author and the finisher of our faith!!! Thank you Jesus for the great love and comfort you have for us. Amen.
Wow. Thank you Bill. That was inspirational, powerful, and uplifting. Bless you at this difficult time.
Amen 🙏🏼
Wow❤ Just Wow....Praise the Lord for His Word.. Have never heard such wonderful and relevant sharing of the Word of God that is shared from the heart of a Servant of God who is no doubt in deep pain but who is very much in love with His Savior💯❤❤❤
This sermon and your life, Bill, will help so many. Both our losses and crosses need to draw us closer to Him. Prayers for you, your family and His Bethel Church that you shepherd. Sincerely His,
Bette Bond
Hello Bette 👋 how are you doing
---------------------------- Bill Johnson-----------------------
-The backslider in heart will always judge God by what He didn’t do!
-Answers wouldn’t fix the problem, only His presence will.
-Heaven is HIM!
Mark 16:9-11, "Now after He had risen early on the first day of the week, He first appeared to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had cast out seven demons. She went and reported to those who had been with Him, while they were mourning and weeping. When they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, they refused to believe it."
-Mourning kept them from believing.
Matthew 5:4, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."
-Mourning can lead you to comfort or it can lead you to unbelief.
-The inability to live with mystery keeps us from childlikeness.
-Hope is the joyful anticipation of good.
-If I praise Him without surrender then I am just making a business deal. Example: "I will do this for you and you do this for me."
-I don’t ever want to be the one who critiques God; He critiques me.
-My friendship with God can only go as far as the depth of His Lordship in my life.
-His gives us peace beyond our understanding therefore I have to give up the right to understand so I can get the peace He wants to provide for me!
-Worshiping in pain is only possible on this side of Heaven so this is a privilege.
Hebrews 12:1-2, "Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
-We must live in holiness and endurance.
-Every loss is a seed that can bring life and blessings!
-God brings beauty out of ashes.
Matthew 5:4 The Beatitudes. Blessed they that mourn for they shall be comforted. Bill and I shall be comforted.
I receive GOD's great comfort.
I have read some of the comments. Some are sweet and healing. Some are nasty, judgemental and cruel. The word of GOD says: Blessed the merciful for they shall obtain mercy. The unmerciful comments need their writers to ask forgiveness. Right Now! Love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 "And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins." Love is silent.
Here is an instruction from GOD. When someone died, GOD instructed me to not even think about why they died. I was told it none of my business. However when my Mom and Dad died, this was personal and GOD told me why. When my husband died, I know why because he is my husband.
So I say, my condolences to Bill. May the GOD of our Lord Jesus Christ comfort your heart, your life and your family. We know where our loved ones are. They are in heaven cheering us on.
To all the comments that are cruel, nasty, or they think they know why his wife died, GOD tells you to mind your own business and to keep your mouth shut about something that is none of your business.
Ecclesiastes 5:3b "and a fool's voice is known by a multitude of words."
I’m so sorry for your pain! I’m praying for you and your family!
Real wisdom pastors Justin peters and John MacArthur
Not this wolf in
Lambs clothing ohhhhh xxxx Hallelujah bless u open your eyes to deceit
The deepest, most meaningful, messages you will get IN the valley of the shadow of death... 💜 ✝️
Man cutting my heart right out the gate. God bless you Bill.
It’s been 22 months since my wife was taken home. We were only married 41 years and feel just like it was yesterday. I’d never made it this far without Christ. Thank you Jesus
Yes, you will never be overtaken by a situation when you have hope. Praise God.
😔I am so sorry for the loss🕯️ and I feel your pain, before my late mother passing😔🕯️I prayed my Heavenly Father🙏 the Holy-Spirit🙏🕊️ for strength and courage😔 and I continue pray🙏for my mother soul but I can't get over this pain howmuch I missed my mother, because during her sickness for a long-time I know the Lord🙏 will calling her home one day or another, she was in pains daily but it was about time, no one don't want any loss it is deep, my mind and soul very painful😪Courage 🕊️ peace 🕊️ and strengh's during our moment of sorrows 🕊️🕯️🕊️
Father, help us to live holy and give us strength to endure when we are in times of trouble in Jesus name.
Transparency, vulnerability, simplicity and faith comes out of this sermon. As the Bible teach us we’re not like does who have no hope. in the house of mourning there is wisdom. Thankyou for sharing this moment with the body of Christ. A new season has arrived pr Bill the Lord will strength you to finish your race according to his purpose. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Pastor Johnson, I am only a few minutes into your message and I can see this is a profound message. My precious husband died 2 years ago and you are speaking everything that my spirit has sustained me with.
God 's goodness in giving me my husband at all-- let alone 35 years, keeps me on my feet and going forward. I know how hard it is to believe but you are going to find a peace with this, enough to awaken in the morning and not be stabbed by pain every morning. Hugs, understanding and love to you!❤️
Yes, Gods goodness gave him to me for 61 years , so nothing but gratitude to God for a beautiful life , and protection for us
@@wynettegreer3812 61 years, AMEN‼️ But again, the goodness of God in having had my husband at all--- is a life sustaining force❤️‼️ The Word does call widowhood an affliction and He is there with great compassion daily for all we widows and widowers.
He is a MIGHTY one indeed.🔥
@@isezit He also says He protects the widow, and other promises, as well! No need to focus on the negative.
@@MD-hb3pk oh yes!! That is truth.
He's been very faithful!
@@MD-hb3pk she wasn't being negative, just starting what the bible said.she was also very gracious in her response to you.
May her Soul Rest in God's eternal Peace and may your families comforted at this time.
I'm so very sorry for your great loss. I am praying for you pastor and your family. May you feel GOD'S presence always especially through this hard time. AMEN
Normal is Not Returning BUT JESUS CHRIST IS
She left smelling the same as Jesus! POWERFUL AND PRICELESS
Amen bless you all so much at this time ,bless you bill
Trust Him no matter what!! God is good!
Hello Debbie how are you doing today and
I don’t know you or ever heard of you but brother I love you and I’m for your loss and this is a David Wilkerson level sermon God bless you and keep you the Lord make His Face shine upon you and be gracious to you the Lord lift up His Countenance upon you and give you Shalom the Shalom that passeth all understanding Amen 🙏
Amen 🙏🏼 and Amen 🙏🏼
Amen Horacio🙏
I have been blessed your sermon.every lossess and crosses should really draw us closer to God.God bless and strenghten you pastor.🙏
Brother Johnson, may the Lord bless, heal and comfort you and your family. Peace be upon you.
Sorry to hear Bill. God's peace blessing through the journey for you ..
You're so loved. Bill. Thank you for being an open book for us to see the kingdom in real time & real life. So beautiful.
Beautiful comment Becky! And ever so true.
So much for his doctrine that teaches its always God's will to heal. What they teach is not reality for them.
No one mentions all the heretical false teachings that has come out of Bethel with Bill and Beni as leaders.
My heartfelt condolences to you Bill!
I lost my dad and mom in 2020, dad passed in August then 4 months later my mother and that was the most crushing season of my life but the Lord gave me peace and I relied on his love and comfort tremendously!I can’t even explain the tremendous peace I had even as I mourned!By the grace of God I was able to share the gospel to many family members and strangers who heard of my parents testimonies of them coming to Christ!I live in Tennessee and my parents lived in Oklahoma,I was able to be with my parents on the day of their deaths….my dad,hours before he passed his eyes looked straight up and his face lid up and he said …..ITS SO BEAUTIFUL!!!
I know he was staring into glory and wasn’t long after that he died WITH THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SMILE I’d ever seen!!😭
Then my mom,hours before she passed she told us that she had such a peace and had no fear whatsoever,she said I’m fixing to go home with Jesus then she said she could hear singing all around her and gave us one last smile and minutes later she died!😭
God was exalted and glorified even in the mist of great loss!
I definitely didn’t understand!And you’re right answers won’t help but his presence was everything to me and will be grateful for his goodness!
Then 2 weeks ago we were informed of another loss of a VERY dear friend,I was tempted to become overwhelmed by loss but the peace that surpasses all understanding kept me in the comfort of God once again!
Without Hope there’s no going on knowing how good the Father is inspite of our hardships and trials!
Jesus is Lord!!🙌🏼💕
So beautiful
Praying for God s strength and comfort! Bill Johnson’s teachings and love for God is blessing to the nations!
I’m very sorry for your loss
Praying for comfort and healing
What I'm not trying to make light of any ones loved one passing but if you are a Christian and I'm assuming if you're watching this video you are a Christian well that's a glorious occasion the grief is for ourselves not for them because absent with the body present with God that should make anyone in the body of Christ very happy to know they're out of the struggle once and for all for eternity that's call good news
I’m suffering with multiple surgeries. It’s a long journey to health again and I’m discouraged.
I am so sorry. Don't give up. Pray. Read the Word, Worship. Turn the music up. Remember all the answers to prayers God has given you in the past. God loves you deeply. I know you know that. Read 1 Corinthians 15:57 It shows that we are victorious through Christ. Look to him, the perfector of our faith. Philippians 4: 13 He gives you the strength to press forward and not give up. Ephesians 3:14-21 The Father loves you so much. Press forward day by day. Eventually, this shall pass. Philippians 3:14; 20,21. You are on a healing journey. Ask people to pray for you. God still moves mountains. Keep the faith. Much love to you. I am praying for you.
Praying for you, Pat. So sorry for the painful ordeal you are going through. May the Lord give you mercy and grace. Much love to you, dear Christian. ❤️🙏✝️
God bless him. 🙏🏼❤️🔥
I’m greatfull pastor you have a huge family. Charisma that( as I see you do)!-But people sometimes don’t have that so as I experienced 3 weeks ago.. losing my husband of 35 years , was hard not having a church family . I do have an online family( due to my disability, BUT FOR GODS PRESENCE.. I’d not be texting this .
Mourning can be just as healing ( lonely.. but just as peaceful with the presence of God near. All the peace that Jesus gives I cannot explain it, and I cannot thank him enough in the Bible it says, and I quote her blessed are they that mourn they will be comforted.
he is faithful lost daughter recently
We must, all of us who are REBORN and are EAGERLY AWAITING THE RE-APPEARING of our LORD & SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST, view their temporal passing as an early Promotion and we should all Rejoice,due to the FACT that their passing on, is just that. I’m REJOICING, looking forward to REJOICING WITH MY FATHER, IN ETERNITY.
Thank you so much for sharing your walk through grief with us. This is such a deep place. I praise God for His faithfulness. We exalt Him through everything this life throws at us.
When my son passed years ago, I was sitting in silence, I heard the precious sound of the Lords voice, “ Linda, do you trust Me?” After much deep thought I finally said, “yes, Lord no matter what I trust you!”
This took time- praise God this prepared the way so many years later to be able to walk through this time in my life. My husband Dan passed away 21/2 years ago. I could call Jesus my Ishi- Husband as He spoke to me once again, “Linda, do you trust Me.” “Yes Lord,” came so quickly, because You have held me, walked with me, cried with me, rejoiced with me. ❤️
May our precious Lord, hold you in the night hours, comfort you when you feel alone in the crowd. May His loving arms embrace you as you seek Him early in The morning…He truly is enough!
Hello Eva 👋 how are you doing
Thank you for sharing about what our God did through the taking away of your beloved. He took my beloved home in November of 2021. There are so many facets to it you can't effectively share them with everyone all the time, but I never have been closer to Him than after I surrendered her to Him that His will be done and not mine.
Wow!!! WHAT A DEEP AND POWERFUL MESSAGE!!! From someone whose wife left the earth 3 days earlier!!! May God bless you Pastor Bill Johnson and family and may He continue to strengthen you and hold you in the palm of His Hand.🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤
Im so sorry to hear of your loss Peter. His plan for you will unfold in the coming days. Open the windows and the doors of your heart and let the healing power of God envelop you. May your thoughts be those of happiness, thankfullness , love and peace always. Grief is for a time, but joy comes in the morning. Your future is bright Peter! 💕
@@maureenmackenzie2851 No, not me, I was referring to Bill Johnson himself losing his wife 3 days earlier. God bless you🙏🙏🙏
I just lost my husband. This is so painful 😔
After losing my Mother last year and my siblings the years before i just lost my lil boy dog that helped me through those losses on Thanksgiving he was 13 yrs old and im greaving deeply not just for my fur baby but all the loss behind him- i never had children and im alone at 60 years old please pray for me
I prayed for you today. I lost my husband 2 weeks ago and I feel your pain. I am praying that you feel Gods presence so powerfully that you can reach out and touch him. Your fur baby is in heaven with all you have seen graduate to glory and you will see them again. It is our true and sure hope. Live those last years of your life with reckless abandonment for Jesus and he will fill your cup to overflowing 🙏♥️
Incredible pain. I’m so glad my husband never experienced this kind of pain. If he is missing his precious wife after a few days, he is going to miss her even more after 6 months. If you miss your soldier after a week… just wait until you miss them for a year. It’s a hallow feeling… not empty because if a glass is empty it can be filled up… a hallow tube can ever be filled
That was an amazing seeking Bill.i lost both my sons many years ago and my husband was murdered 8 years ago. I really related with your pain. It is only God and the fellowship I go to that kept me going. God's bless. Hazel from South Africa
How come he didn't heal his wife?
He is close to the brokenhearted. God Bless you mightily.
Hello GenelleB, how are you doing today
Bill: I am praying for you and your family. My husband finished his course as our Lead pastor and the following Sunday I was in the pulpit. I went before our congregation and I ask them to help me complete this joint assignment, now single assignment with our LORD GOD. It's been 6 yrs and our LORD and Friend has Been with me every step of the way. Be Encouraged,it's your time of intimacy with Our God.🙏❤
I admire your courage just as I admire Bill’s courage and humility.
After i lost my husband, i felt knives cutting my heart.
Bless you dear Rena. I can not imagine your pain & grief. We all will sadly experience loss.
HalleluYah! Beni has been promoted to glory!!! 🙌🏼♥️🙌🏼♥️ I’m sorry for your loss though, Johnson Family. She’ll be waiting for y’all on the other side.
Thank you for this!!! Huge, Jesus is in Charge of us all!!!
My husband passed away too. Been single very long. Pray that our Lord send me a Godly man...
The evils and sorrows of death are so powerful it caused even the Son of Man to consider abandonment. Hang on long enough, and like Him; you too will know the Father could never forsaken you.
Bill we pray for peace for you and your family. Blessings
Yes 🙌
Beautiful message!
Isaiah 53:3-12
3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth.
8 He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken.
9 And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.
10 Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand.
11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.
12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
Thanks so much for uploading this powerful message i am just in tears... In Jesus we are not without hope. To speak to the crowd after his wifes death is just so heartfelt. Thank you.
I pray that this painful loss will bring Bill to saving faith in the Biblical Jesus.
Thank you for posting this. Though, I do not think you should be profiting (ads) from this man of God's tragedy. Consider removing the ads-
So sorry for your loss of such a special lady. May God carry you through this time of pain and loss. God bless you. Thank you for sharing your gold nuggets if wisdom if life in Jesus. God bless you during this trial, may God refine you even more during this.
I am so sorry for your loss much love in Christ
Thank you, so helpful to me in mourning my husband who went home to Jesus on June 24, 2022.
Not to be cruel, or unfeeling, but what did Beni die from?