21/12/2025
LIFE IS TOO SHORT!
Yes, it cannot be over-emphasized that Life is too short.
The Bible says according to Hebrew chapter 9 verse 27. 'And it is appointed unto men once to die but after this the judgement.'
Death is certain for everyone and of course; you and I will also run out of time someday.
Death may be sooner than you expect.
Death will make you the silent guest at your own funeral.
It will make your friends fade away as your time on earth is over.
Nobody, I mean no one knows what the next minute hold for him or her.
Indeed Life is too short.
This fateful day, Saturday 21 December, 2024 will remain one of my saddest days on earth.
I was already seated (for the morning session) at the venue of our annual December Retreat organized by Deeper Life Bible Church here in Akure, when I received a call announcing the unprecedented, unimaginable and sudden death of my elder Brother Pastor (Dr) John Adeleke Olufade.
It is a death that is too painful.
I have been saddened, heartbroken and at a point became depressed.
I have personally lost a confidant, dependable, selfless, principled and highly favored elder brother who was committed to the cause of services to GOD Almighty and humanity.
He exemplified the act of living a simple and scandal-free life as a minister of the gospel and a seasoned Professional with a profound impact.
It is extremely difficult to fill the void he has left in my heart, in the heart of the Olufades and Sagbales.
Boda Leke(as fondly called by all his 5 younger siblings) was irreplaceable.
While we are devastated by this sudden and untimely loss, we remain proud of his record of honesty, dedication, selflessness , loyalty and principled service to GOD and humanity even to the very end. (i.e Saturday 21 December, 2024).
Boda leke je eni ti o se fi yangan lawujo.(He is somebody that can be publicly boasted about)
Sugbon kin ye Eniyan t**i ki ile re o ma su. (As the sun rises it also sets)
We would understand better when we shall see again on the day of resurrection.
Signed:
Evang Femi Olufade
