There was a lady who had been diagnosed with a terminal sickness and had been given three months to live. So as she was setting her things in order, she reached her Pastor and had him come to her home to talk about specific parts of her last wishes.
She let him know which songs she needed to be sung during the funeral service, what scriptures she would like them to read, and what outfit she desired to be buried in.
The lady additionally wanted to be buried with her favorite Bible. Everything was in order and the Pastor was getting ready to depart when the lady suddenly remembered something important to her.
"There's another thing," she energetically said to the Pastor.
"What's that?" came the Pastor's answer.
"Pastor, this is vital! It's extremely important to me," the lady proceeded. "I need to be buried with a fork in my right hand."
The Pastor stood stunned, not knowing very what to say.
"That shocks you, doesn't it?" the lady inquired.
"Well, to be honest, I'm confused by your request," said the Pastor.
The lady explained. "In all my years of attending Church gatherings and potluck dinners, I always remember that when delicious dishes were served, we would enjoy the meal but after the dishes were cleared from the table, people would unavoidably hang over and say, "Keep your fork."
So, this is one of my most favorite parts because I realized that something better was coming after a meal. They would serve smooth chocolate cake, thick-style fruity dessert, trifle puddings and deep-dish apple pie. Something exquisite, but with an essence!
Hence, I simply need every individual to see me there in that coffin with a fork in my hand. I want them to consider, "What's with the fork?"
Then, I need you to tell them: "Keep Your Fork! The Best is Yet To Come!"
The Pastor’s eyes swelled with tears of bliss as he embraced the lady farewell. He knew this would be one of the last times he would see her before her death. He additionally realized that the lady had a better understanding of Heaven. She Knew that something "Greater" was coming after her death.
At the burial service, people were walking by the lady's coffin and they saw her pretty dress she was wearing along with her favorite Bible and the fork placed in her right hand.
People began to think, "What's with the fork? Why does she have it on her right hand?"
During his message, the Pastor told the people of the discussion he had with the lady shortly before she passed on. He additionally informed them regarding the fork and about what it symbolized to her. Her explanation has now touched thousands!
Pastor himself could not stop thinking about the fork and knew they probably would not be able to stop thinking about it either. He was right. "Keep The Fork. The Best Is Yet To Come."
And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. there shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. ~Revelations 21:4
Then the King will say to those on His right hand, 'Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.' ~Matthew 25:34
