Comment:
When death occurs, it leaves profound effect on individuals, families, communities and even the society at large. The devil is chiefly responsible for the unfortunate events that lead to loss of lives. In some cases, little ones are left as orphans following the death of their parents, but worse still is the grief and heaviness of heart which befall parents when they are alive and see their children being buried. – Matthew 2:17,18.
In some areas, the devil uses death as weapon of torment, or to sustain a fear factor in people. Therefore, all sorts of superstitious beliefs are formulated to keep death at bay. Onwubiko in Igbo language is a plea against death. Among the Urhobos, Egwubare means “death ends here”. The Yorubas say Kashimawo meaning “let us wait to see if the child would stay or die.”
We need to pray to God to keep death far from us, even though it is inevitable at some point in life. (Psalm 89:48; Ecclesiastes 8:8) The significant point to take note of is that whatever time death occurs, one should ensure we die in the Lord. (Romans 14:7-9) Resurrection is the hope of true Christians as stated Apostle Paul. See1Thessalonians 4:13,14,18.