Here one minute, and then there
My brother-in-law died last Sunday afternoon while my sister was running an errand.
His death is a good example of how we’re in the world one minute and the next minute, we’re in eternity.
Some people believe they’ll have 80 or 90 years. In fact, I’ve had doctors brag that, through their efforts, they can assure I’ll reach 90-years old. That is a fool’s bet.
The Psalmist wrote by the inspiration of God, “As for the days of our life, they contain seventy years, Or if due to strength, eighty years, Yet their pride is but labor and sorrow; For soon it is gone and we fly away,” (Psalm 90:10). Even if we attain to that kind of old age, even all those years are but a fleeting time that fails to provide us the quality of life we want, and then it is over.
Leo Deck was a very good, Christian man who raised his sons training them to love the gospel. His influence will live long and follow him (Revelation 14:13). His death demonstrates all to clearly “so teach us to number our days, that we may present to you a heart of wisdom,” (Psalm 90:12 NASU).
Sid Williams, 
Mike Riley 10:34 pm on March 18, 2011 Permalink |
Great point, brother John! We never know when our appointment with death will arrive (Hebrews 9:27). We need to always be prepared for that unforeseen event.
May the Lord comfort you and your family during this time of great loss!
Joy 11:55 pm on March 18, 2011 Permalink |
We are very sorry for your family’s loss. We are thankful to hear that he was a child of God. Truly this ought to remind us to live each day in such a way that we are always ready to meet our Maker. Do you mind saying how old your brother-in-law was?
J. Randal Matheny 5:36 am on March 19, 2011 Permalink |
Sorry to hear about your brother-in-law’s sudden death, John. God give your family comfort. That death comes unexpectedly most of the time ought to send us running to obey the Lord.
John Henson 8:20 am on March 19, 2011 Permalink |
Thank you all. My sister is the strongest one in our family and is devastated, but understands we’ll see Leo again. It was a great shock. We’re thankful to God and give him the glory for Leo’s life and willingness to follow Jesus.
Sid Williams 8:43 am on March 19, 2011 Permalink |
Good post!