Tuesday, September 1, 2015

WHAT IS MY PERSONAL LEGACY?

WHAT IS MY PERSONAL LEGACY?

According to the Book of Genesis, the oldest man who ever lived was Methuselah.  The Holy Writ records an intriguing epitaph for this (nearly) millennial man: “And all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty and nine years: and he died.”

Although his father, Enoch, was a spiritual patriarch who enjoyed a uniquely intimate relationship with God and was translated into eternity without experiencing death, there is nothing significant that is cited in the biblical record regarding the life achievements of Methuselah.   

All that is revealed about him can be summed up in one sentence.  He lived and he died.

This somewhat sad state of affairs should precipitate serious self-examination in every one of us.  It is not enough to be the son or daughter of someone who has left their mark in this world.  The real question is this: WHO AM I and what have I brought to the table of life that is valuable, durable and significant from Heaven’s point of view?

What is my personal legacy?  Is it all about the accumulation of wealth, power, prestige, or fame?  Or am I living the life that GOD imagined and designed when He created me in His image?

Think soberly for one moment.  If you were somehow able to attend your own funeral, what could attendees say (honestly) about you and your impact on others?  Truthfully speaking, all of us can improve on our lives and our legacies.  Step it up.  It’s never too late, so start today!

Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING.  Maranatha!

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