Have you ever thought of working as an encoffiner that deals with corpses and deaths every day?
As for me, never. But this thought did cross my mind today when I was watching this Japanese movie : Departures.
Referring to the movie title, you might have sensed the 'deepness' of its name. Yes, it's not one's departure to a country, but a departure to eternity.
It all began with a cellist has his own band disbanded, had to change his occupation. By chance and the so-called fate, he so happened to spot this ad on the newspaper, offering a high-salary job. So, after accepting the job, the guy started his new life by playing his role as an encoffiner.
Well, that's not the most meaningful part for me. It's a job. A noble job. Think about it. If no one ever wants to pick up this job, the dead bodies will be left aside and be deteriorated.
I sincerely honor people who work in a funeral home, no matter it's inspired by their interest or financial situation.
And this scene taught me why I should treasure my dad or even my entire family.
Humans are never born to be alone.
I thank God for a complete family, and for those who may not have what I possess, I can only say that 'be of good cheer, for Abba Daddy is your daddy, He is big, and His big big palms are holding you, don't be discouraged, greater things are yet to come'.
(Thankful for a movie session is always a life-lesson-learning-session to me, if not, the duration I have contributed for a movie will be regarded as wastage)
Some memories flashed back in my head at the scene where the old nanny was sent for cremation. Gosh, it stirred up my mixed emotions as I witnessed this kind of scene before. If I am not mistaken, the frequency is more than two.
Departures sadden humans. Who on earth likes to say good bye? But due to some circumstances, we can't help but to bid farewell to people we love.
Before I die, I don't wish my life be in vain. Often I pray to God to make my life fruitful (His works, not mine), and I will live my life to its full extent : to be a living testimony of God and to glorify His name and His name alone.
So...
When people die, they head towards eternity, that's a definite answer.
As for me, I firmly believe in God and Jesus who has died for me so that I can have eternal life in heaven in my afterlife.
Death, I fear not. Totally.
But before my way to heaven ever appears, I have to get things done, err okay, perhaps not me, but Jesus. I am waiting, still :)
Would you believe in Jesus? Jesus is the One who offers us a divine exchange, in which He has suffered an awful death so that today, you and I can never die.
I am greatly flabbergasted by Jesus' love. His selfless love.
I salute this guy's courage to actually perform encoffinment for deceased ones, and at the very end of the movie, he did this for his biological father whom he has never met for almost 30 years as the father chose to abandon him and his mother.
Tears dropped on the breathless father, speechlessness overwhelmed the atmosphere.
Forgiveness has claimed its victory in silence.
(Photos are taken from Google.Image.Search- Departures)
And for sure, I don't wish to say goodbye.
To those who desire some inspirations and love, do watch this movie : Departures ;)
Loads of peace and love!
