DEATH FOR MY ENEMY

Have you ever wished death for your enemy—the one who deeply hates you and has persistently tried to destroy you? Have you ever sought the worst punishment upon this mortal enemy who has inflicted so much pain, sorrow, and grief upon you and your loved ones? I must confess that I have, but the enemy I have in mind is Death itself. I have wished the death of Death. Yes, Death is my enemy. Our enemy. From time to time—nay, time after time—we are reminded that Death is a very cruel enemy. Once determined on taking life, there’s no amount of pleading, tears, or prayers that can change his heartless heart. What makes him peculiarly an enemy is how he deceitfully wormed his way into our lives. He fraudulently sneaked into our company through the window of sin. And ever since, he has spared no one. Not even the Prince of Life. (The irony is that Christ’s death was the means by which He defeated Death!) I’m comforted that when Jesus Christ comes to reign as King of kings and Lord of lords, He will destroy all our enemies and “the last enemy to be destroyed is death (1 Corinthians 15:26). Our mortal enemy will die! I can’t wait to throw this jab at him: “O Death, where is your sting? O Hades [Grave], where is your victory?” (v. 55). Have you been wounded by Death? Take heart, for Death’s days are numbered.—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim