Monday, March 20, 2017
What a mish-mash of emotions...... emotions that seem difficult to articulate with words. I will give it a try, but commit moreso to relay my heart throbs to sighs of prayer and trust that the Holy Spirit will do a much better job at conveying my love to all of you.
My heart aches for you -the family, as you say goodbye to Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, etc. How precious are the memories of every moment with him. Such a gentle, loving man of God - a man after God's own heart! And yet, at the same time I just want to "hoot" and "hollar" exclamations of joy and praise as I know Rev.Sim has gone home to be face to face with His Lord and Savior :) Oh my, such elation as I think on him reunited with Mrs.Sim and all those who went on ahead of him. They are having some kinda party!!!
I will forever hold dear the beloved memories of Rev.Sim. growing up at Calvary he was my prime reference of "Jesus with skin on". That unconditional love could be sourced by none other than the Almighty God. His messages brimming with passion and stories that I could relate to and be challenged by. His heart exposed, as he would pray for us, and with us. The sincerity of joy he shared as he welcomed us week after week, and gathered us children with him on the platform to tell us a story before dismissing us downstairs for junior church gives me encouragement even now to love others more. How tenderly he would hold those little ones to pray for them in dedication to the Lord...I don't remember it, but I know he did the same for me back in 1972. I know that he took every opportunity to bless us even as we grew up and moved away. I remain thankful to the Lord for the privilege of being one of Rev.Sim's little sheep divinely placed in his care. Praise the LORD for this faithful fisher of men!
May the Lord of Comfort make His face to shine upon each one of you and surround you in His love to fill every crevice of your grieving hearts.
With ALL my love,
kim
