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!
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