❤️ There is no point in being afraid of the inevitable. The Lord instructs us in Matthew 10:28 that we should not fear those who can kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, we should fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body.
❤️ The fear of God here speaks of reverence. It means putting Him first in everything that we do. Sadly, many of us are now caught up in pleasing people, forgetting that in the end, it is the will of God that will prevail.
❤️ Once upon a time, there was a man who became friends with the spirit of death. Their friendship grew so strong that the spirit of death—Onwuamaenyi—would often inform his friend about who was next in line to die.
❤️ One day, Onyemaechi received a call from his friend Onwuamaenyi and heard one of the saddest pieces of news anyone could receive: he was next on the list. Being a wise man, Onyemaechi invited his friend for a last supper.
❤️ He prepared a delicious pot of oha soup and pounded yam. When Onwuamaenyi arrived, he showed Onyemaechi the list, and indeed his name was number one. Onyemaechi pleaded, but his friend told him that his hands were tied.
❤️ Accepting what seemed to be his fate, Onyemaechi welcomed his friend to the dining table. They ate heartily and drank fresh palm wine together.
❤️ After enjoying the meal, Onwuamaenyi became sleepy and dozed off at the dining table. E gbuo! ka aruru aka, Onyemaechi quickly tinkered with the list and quietly moved his own name to the very end.
❤️ When Onwuamaenyi woke up, he was so pleased with the meal and hospitality that he expressed a desire to continue enjoying such kindness. In gratitude, he told his friend that he had decided to begin his work from the last name on the list instead of the first.
❤️ It was at that moment that Onyemaechi realized a deep truth: no one truly knows tomorrow. Whatever will be, will only be according to the will of God.
❤️ The message here is simple—live every day as though it were your last. Be more concerned with the things that draw you closer to yourself and to your Maker. The universe does not operate according to our feelings but according to established laws.
❤️ Remember the story of Dorcas, who was given a second chance because of her kindness—using her skills to sew clothes for the less privileged. Her good works spoke for her.
❤️ Another truth is this: we will all die when our time comes, but our good deeds and kindness will outlive us. It does not matter who you know; even the man who befriended death itself could not ultimately avoid it.
❤️ So be guided. Live your life not in fear of men, but let every day of your life be a testimony of God’s goodness and mercy—lived in reverence to Him and in service to humanity.
❤️ Remember Matthew 25: “Whatever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me.”
❤️ Death is inevitable, but it does not mean the end of life. Therefore, it is a waste to spend our days worrying about it. Instead, live fully—giving glory to God and being a blessing to others.
❤️ I remain your friend and brother,
Maazi Onuora Obodoechi
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