Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Martha Edge is home
We first met Martha Edge and her husband Darvin when I was a young preacher in East Texas, so I have know the Edge family for 40 years. We were at her funeral last week and heard her son Mark talk about her influence. Visited with Martha's daughter Lissa. Heard a lot of people talking about Martha' influence. Saw a lot of pictures that brought back a lot of memories.
But here are a few things that really stood out to me about Martha Edge. Things I think worth trying to copy in my life.
Legacy. I thought a lot about what Martha left behind and how she was being remembered. Her family is a Jesus family. Her son and daughter both work at churches. Grands that are believers. Not a perfect family, but a family of faith. Friends. She had a lot of friends. From all over. People she helped, people she loved, people she gave advice to. Her influence will last a long, long time.
Contenment. Martha lost Darvin almost 40 years ago. Grieved him, missed him for all these years. But she went on with life. Kept her faith. Her son Mark is a preacher (and a good one). She moved several times to be near Mark and his family. Not so they could take care of her, but so she could help them. Mark and Judy adopted two kids to go along with the two they had. Took some effort to raise them. Martha saw it as part of her ministry to help. Never complained about it. Content in Jesus.
Martha knew the Bible. She was a very smart woman. She studied her Bible and knew it. Better than that, she taught it. Referred to the Bible in conversations, in spiritual counseling, and in teaching.
Well done Martha. Glad you get to see Darvin and your other people.
Enjoy heaven.
We'll be along directly.
