Tragedy in Australia

Millions of Crocodile Hunter fans are mourning the death of Steve Irwin this week. Though I have never been a big fan of his show over the years I could not help but think of the passion that Steve Irwin felt for these animals. Most of the animals he worked with were dangerous carnivores who saw him as lunch but that did not deter Mr. Irwin from getting into the area in which they roamed. I think the reason it is hard for me is that Steve Irwin and I are the same age and when someone who is the same age dies it makes you face a little of your own mortality.

I mentioned that Steve Irwin displayed a passion for the animals and I am sure that he felt the same of the stingray that pierced his heart and took his life. Christ had passion for us his people and we did to Christ what the stingray did to Mr. Irwin. I don't know if Mr. Irwin was a Christian or not. I hope that he was and I pray that he knew and loved his savior Jesus Christ and that he is in heaven with him. I hope that after I meet my Lord in Heaven that Steve Irwin is also there and shouts out "crikey".

Mr. Irwin will be missed by all of us because his passion was contagious and his legacy will hopefully live on in those zooligists who saw what Steve Irwin brought to the job daily. His children and wife will miss him most of all because they were able to know him beyond his fame and fortune as the "Croc' Hunter". My heart goes to them most of all because the grieving for them will last a lifetime.

Most of all I hope that we can all show passion in the vocation to which we serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you Mr. Irwin and Thank you Jesus.