HEROES AND DEATH

 Black Panther, Jackie Robinson and Thurgood Marshall, actor Chadwick Boseman died last week from colon cancer at the age of 43. The entertainment community and fans were shocked and sadden to hear the news. My reaction was the same but after a few days concern was added. Many fellow believers on social media were asking an important question.  They asked had he accepted Jesus, was he saved, in fact did he even go to church. I have to admit that was not my first thought. My thoughts were like many fans ; how sad it was and how would they handle the new super hero movies. The salvation question was on the list but it should have been first. 

     In January another hero this time in sports Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash at the age of 41. On 9/1/202 baseball hall of fame pitcher Tom Seaver died at the age of 75.  The reality is we all must travel that road one day.. The Word of God states in Hebrews 9:27 "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment." KJV   Death then judgment. Every soul who has died this year, as a result of the pandemic or other causes, faced death and then judgment. We all should feel the added burden in these times to tell someone; especially our friends and family the Good News.  No one has to face the judgment alone. Jesus did not just die for the sins of humanity but he is also an advocate . 1 John 2:1 states " My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous." KJV By Almightily God's Grace we pray that Mr. Boseman and all who have died and will die this year have the advocate Jesus with them when judged.