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 one who was almost quite literally a ‘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 simple sentence. HE LIVED AND HE DIED.
This somewhat sad
state of affairs should precipitate a sobering 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 DO
I BRING TO THE TABLE OF LIFE that
is truly valuable, durable and significant?
My personal vision statement is “Loving, learning and living from God’s
point of view.” You might consider
developing a vision statement for yourself, if you have not already done so.
My friend, what is your
personal legacy? Is it all about the accumulation of wealth, power,
prestige, or fame? Or are you striving (prayerfully, faithfully,
consistently) to embrace the life that GOD imagined and designed when He
created you in His image and likeness?
Think seriously for
one moment. If you were somehow able to attend your own funeral, what
could attendees state (honestly) ABOUT
YOU and YOUR IMPACT ON OTHERS? Truthfully speaking, all
of us can improve on our lives and legacies. Of course, that includes me. So let’s step
it up. While we have breath, it’s never too late; so let’s determine to
make a difference by investing wisely in time and eternity--TODAY!
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