De@th is a Memo: What was Impressed in my Heart when I Read of Alexx Ekubo's Demise

Death is a memo. 

This was the thought that came to me when I read about the Nollywood actor, Alex Akubo's death. He died a few days ago on  Monday, 11th of May. 

As expected, tributes are coming in from all over the place. But this is what I want to say to us:

Whenever we hear about someone's death, don't just pay tributes and feel sorry. 

Let it be a reminder to us to pause, step back, and think about our own lives. To reflect upon the fact that one day, we, too, will die.

There is a reason why we are told in Ecc 7:2 that, "It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of everyone; the living should take this to heart."

Let that sink in, because death is supposed to make us sober, confront us with reality, and push us to search our hearts and examine our lives.

How am I living? Who am I hurting by my choices? Is there truly a God in heaven? Does salvation truly come through Jesus? What happens after death? If I die today, where will I spend eternity? What legacy will I leave behind? What will I be remembered for?

Moments like these have a refining influence on us (Ecc 7:3) and gives us an opportunity for self-reflection, seek God, and make amends and investigate eternity before it is too late.

The news of death should move us toward repentance and wisdom. But unfortunately, many of us forget so soon and carry on with our lives like nothing happened, living as though we will be here forever. 

We continue chasing wealth at all costs. We continue in sin - envy, bitterness, lust, wickedness, greed, gossip, deception, murder, and violence without considering eternity.

But eternity is real, and life is shorter than we think. As a matter of fact, our tomorrow is not guaranteed. All you have is NOW, and now is a good time to choose Jesus and secure your eternity with Him.

For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and to lose his soul? (Mark 8:36)

Let me know what you think. I also pray for Alex's family at this difficult period. GOD bless you.