You've done well, my good and faithful son.

It's 2:30am, and my friend Courtney and I are working on last-minute preparations for a memorial service here in Franklin, Tennessee. Honestly, the term "memorial service" seems so empty when thinking about David Lipscomb. He was, and remains, a man of true character and integrity - a man who passionately loved Jesus and allowed that love to command his life. So we are really working on a celebration - a homecoming - in the most real of all ways. And I must admit, I'm a bit jealous. David now stands in Glory, unfettered by the chains of this fallen world. He has truly been made fully alive. Wow.

This song became David's theme during his journey with cancer. It was sung tonight by The Afters at a special private benefit concert, and will be sung again in just a few short hours. The words pierce to the core.

Wait

Wait, I can hardly wait
To look into Your face
When the world disappears into Your eyes

Wait, I can hardly wait
To hear Your sweet voice say
You've done well, my good and faithful son

Breathe, I can hardly breathe
In anticipation
Waiting for the day to come
When You will shine on me

Wait, I can hardly wait
To bow down at Your feet
Kiss the scars that bore my sins away

I can hardly breathe
In anticipation
Waiting for the day to come
When You will shine on me
Wait, I can hardly wait