After hearing about his death, it is easy us to question God and wonder why this would happen to such a great guy like Nate. And that's expected of us, because death hurts. We never know why God does the things that he does and why he allows some things happen to some people.
After learning about this untimely death, I couldn't question God and only one thing came to my mind as to why God would allow this to happen.
The impact that Nathan had on peoples lives was enormous. The moment he passed, my twitter/facebook/bbm was flooded with sadness and grief over his death. He touched so many lives of people that he knew and through his music, the lives of people that he didn't know.
I truly believe that Nathan was right with God and with God allowing this to happen, it was truly a message to all of those with any connection to Nate, that we know not the hour or the day when our time will come and that we need to get our lives right so that our calling and election is sure and we can be in that number when God returns. And a lot of us are still playing games, even though we see the signs of the times playing out right before our eyes (myself included)!
A song that Nathan played so passionately for Dynamic Praise immediately comes to mind when I think about his death. "A better day, after awhile, there will be a better day, a better day, ooo child, there will be a better day, after awhile."
My friends, there will be a better day. Know that God loves you and he wants you to be in that number so he can meet you in heaven. Take advantage of the time you have on this earth because you never know when your time will come.
Please continue to keep The Anderson Family in prayer. Stay encouraged and I Love You All.
John 14:1-4
R.I.P. Nathan Anderson 1984-2010
4 comments:
I didn't know Nathan Anderson either, but my experience was very much like yours. My timelines were immediately filled with grief and sadness over his death. I didn't/don't attend Oakwood, but many of my friends did. My heart goes out to his family & friends, and like you said, we don't know the day or the hour. We just have to work hard to be sure that we are right with God when our time comes.
-Brittany aka @iProverbs31
Nathan was an impressively talented and driven individual. At such a young age, his mature personality demanded your attention. Nathan had a love of life. He took those he called friends very seriously and was always there, if you needed him. It was an honor to have known and worked with him. He will be missed beyond words but, God is good and He is the light of the world. Rest in peace, sir.
Vince Eury
I knew Nathan very well, as a colleague, and more manners couldn't possible come from another person - his charisma was quietly comforting and lifting all the while tucked in and full of life. It's difficult to describe, and those of us touched by Nate certainly understand the trouble characterizing what was behind his smile - it was magic - he was life.
Rich Henry
....I am beyond words....this sums up so many things. Thanks for sharing. This was truly uplifting.
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