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24 seconds of silence for (Kobe Bryant)

Twenty four seconds of silence,
seems like forever, 
and yet seems so short.  

Just like Kobe's journey in life,
so much accomplished and yet,
cut off in death tragically.

Kobe was known for his aggressive
competitive spirit, the so called
Mamba mentality.

Most admired him, 
some revered him,
others were put off 
by his appeared, 
aloof demeanor.

Kobe had a way of
conquering  any adversity
or challenge,
that stood in the way 
of greatness.

But, in the end... 
not even Kobe could defeat, 
the undefeated enemy...
our common enemy...
death.

A death so sudden and tragic,
that is for many,
unfathomable...
incomprehensible...
but unfortunately true.

Kobe's death is a grim
reminder that no matter
how accomplished, how great,
how famous, how wealthy 
a person is... he is...
was...
he...and all of us
are still only human...
with our talents, 
deficiencies,
foibles...
and yes, 
even our sins... 
that is what makes us human.

No human can escape
the inevitability of death.
It (death) is the unquestioned
champion, with no rival (human)
that can conquer it!

Death can come suddenly...
tragically... like in Kobe's case.
Death can be slow, 
and painful...
unrelenting...
until it achieves it's goal.

Some have said 
"it was Kobe's time to go"
"his time was up"
"God took him to play
basketball in heaven".

I'm sorry....
I know many people...
perhaps even you...
believe these things.

Perhaps thinking this way 
gives some solace...
or... 
relief from the grief.
but...
thinking about it...
does it not paint 
God as cruel...
vindictive and tyrannical?

How can a God of love
do such things?

The fact is he doesn't.

(See my poem
It is not God's will 
for further explanation
and reasoning.)

Kobe and so many others
fall victim, 
not to a predetermined fate...

but rather,
what the Bible calls
"time and unexpected events"
(see Ecclesiastes 9:11,12)

I have to defend God, 
because, when there are tragedies,
even so called,"acts of God"
natural disasters, 
these are not caused by God.

Instead of causing grief... 
God brings relief and comfort.

We can look forward to the time,
when all those in the grave will
be resurrected back to life,
here on earth, 
to enjoy life again 
with their loved ones.
(see Acts 24:15; Job 14:14,15)

(I know most 
if not all of you believe
in an instant heavenly reward 
for those who die.
I know that brings you 
some comfort and solace...
I'm merely showing the Bibles
teaching on the matter,
and I believe that there is
more comfort, more solace
in knowing that our loved ones
will be resurrected back to life
on earth again.)

Do not hesitate to contact me 
for more information.

January 31.2019
John Derek Hamilton
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