Death

James 4:14

Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

There are not many certainties in life. Some are born rich and some poor. Some achieve great things while others do not. One thing is sure; we will all meet death, unless Christ returns.

The verse above reminds us that we may plan our future, and we should, but we do not know whether we will be able to fulfill our plans. What plans have you made for tomorrow? Life is so uncertain. Recently a friend of mine went in for an operation. They were to get out of hospital in under a week. This was what was expected but life is not certain. They will have spent nearly 6 months in hospital, before they leave.

We may plan to have a great family, to have a great job or business, to have a beautiful home but life does not always go to plan. If death put his hand on your shoulder tonight where would you be? At that point it does not matter how much you own or how much you have in the bank. It will not matter what status you have achieved in life - it will be worthless.

The only thing that will matter is “have you made your peace with God?” Are you saved?

I can remember the time in my life when I thought that others in their 30s and 40s were old. I have now left my 30s behind and now realise that life moves very quick.

Life is like a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

Death will and must come to all of our homes and will one day come for you.

Are you prepared for when the death angel comes?

Let us not put our roots down too deep in this world but let us look toward the world that is to come.

We would do well to take note of the first catechism:

1. What is the chief end of man?
A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever.