Only yesterday I was talking about it. We’re all going to die but not all of us are ready for it. Who is?

Steve Jobs, Apple’s co-founder and CEO until recently, has passed away at only 56. Was he ready for it? Not many people can answer that question. Did he desperately try to avert death? Like any of us would. But the best doctors and treatments his fortune could buy were not enough.

I was doubly sorry when I heard the news. First, as a Mac user since 1995, I know the world lost a brilliant man. But on that end, his legacy will live on, make no mistake about it. I have no reason to doubt that Apple will continue making great products.

But my greatest sorrow was for his soul. It’s different when you hear that someone you know has died, and you know that person was ready for it. Spiritually ready. Heaven ready. I don’t know that about Steve. I’m not judging him or suggesting he is burning in flames right now. I’m just saying I don’t know.

The iMac. The iPod. The iPhone. The iPad. Great products. But there’s still no “app” to get to heaven. I think if Steve came up with one, he would have presented it like this:

“It’s a three-in-one app, and it’s really cool. iSin. iRepent. iFollowHim. Awesome. You’re going to love this.”

I hope you figured that one out, Steve. Even if in your last moments. If you did, then you were more than ready.

You will be missed.

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Mark 8.36