Death

Death...it's quite a significant event...it's one that none of us who can read this have experienced, but something all of us will come face to face with. I've had cause to to consider it a little more than usual in the last month with the death of Ali's grandfather (last month) and my uncle this past weekend. One was expected, the other came as a shock...quick and without warning. Ali and I traveled to Florida for the service and to be with my family for a few days and that also prompted several thoughts.

It sure would be nice to know when people are going to die, you know, have a milestone where everyone knows, "this is when you are going to die." How much differently would we live if we knew when our time on earth was over? Wouldn't we want to make the most of our time? So why doesn't the mystery of death and the realization that our turn could be tomorrow, or today, move us to live with purpose? I, for one, want to live life to the fullest; even if I live for another fifty years I want to make each day special and unique.

My other thought relates to the after life. The awareness of death and life after death, either with or without God, impresses the importance of the gospel on me. Every day people around the world die without Christ, every day that passes is one less that another person has to live. I want to do my part in drawing others into the Kingdom of God. That means here and now, today, in my world, with everyone I meet being a mirror that reflects the light of Christ. Part of that is aviation, and more specifically, aviation that delivers the "mirrors" who will reflect Christ to those millions of people around the world who have never seen Him. What a purpose! That is why we are here!