by Saron Mack

It was with sadness that today I learned about the unexpected death of my friend Kevin. He died in a motorcycle crash early on Sunday morning. Apparently he was traveling at a high rate of speed when his bike left the road and he ran into a pole head-on. It’s hard to believe that he’s gone so quickly, at age 19. I don’t think he even had time to react…

In the blink of an eye, everything changes, and life may come to an unexpected end. Whether or not he was ready to meet his Maker, I don’t know, but I hope that he was. The question for each of us each day is, are we ready to meet our Maker? Are we living our lives in such as way that there are no regrets, no what ifs or if onlys? Are we living with eternity in mind? None of us know when our last breath will be and whether we’ll expect it or it will come unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, as it did with Kevin yesterday.

I’m thankful for God’s amazing grace, and for Him being the God of many chances. The key is to accept that while we have the chance and not put it off until it’s too late…

In the blink of an eye,
No time to cry,
No time to wonder,
Just briefest thunder…

Then all is changed,
Nothing the same,
Your life is ended,
Your story unmended,

No second chance,
You’re finished the dance,
No time for remorse,
Life’s run its course.

One question remains,
Eternal joy or pain?

Were you ready?

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