No One Knows When Our Time Is Up
February 6
“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only." - Matthew 24:36
I was planning to write something else today. However, I had a call from my brother a couple of hours ago bearing bad news.
A former colleague of mine passed away today. He was eight years younger than me. We worked together in the last full-time job that I had. He was very friendly and liked by most people in the company. He died from gastric cancer.
After I left the company, he also left a few months after. But we barely see each other then. The last time I saw him was last December when I walked passing outside their house. We talked briefly. I never had the slightest hint that he was already suffering from cancer. I don't remember if he mentioned he was ill at that time. All I can remember is, he was looking for me to consult about an IT-related matter.
On Facebook, I saw a couple of posts from our former colleagues about his passing. Then I saw our former teacher (we came from the same school) posted that three alumni passed away just today. One died of a vehicular accident
No One Knows When Our Time Is Up
No one knows when our time is up. We don't know when the angel of death will come to take us. The question is, are we prepared to leave this life? How can we prepare?
Life is not like an hourglass. You can see how much sand is left on an hourglass. Perhaps life is like a candle. Surely, you can see how long or short is left of a candle. But a single whiff of wind can blow the flame off.
Personal Reflection
No one knows when our time is up. The question is, how are we living our lives? Are we living our lives to the fullest? Are we making every day count? But How?
For far too long I have been a drifter, going through life without direction. Not until lately. I have been trying to get my life in order. However, I know I need to double my effort. Not only for me but for my family.
Make Everyday Count!
This is what I should think about every single day. I must make every day count! Meaning, I must live each day with a purpose. To live my purpose. I think this is the only way we can prepare.
Life is precious! Let's not waste a single day. Live each day to the fullest. Be grateful for every single day that you wake up. Only God knows when our time here is up.
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That is why we must always live our life to the fullest. We don't know how much time we have so let's just be happy and make every day count..