Legacy

The other day in Sunday School, we were talking about a life that leaves a legacy. It's something that sometimes crosses our minds but we never really think about it till someone brings it up in a conversation. Living a life that leaves a legacy does not necessarily mean having a position of influence, a lot of money, or a thriving ministry that has "touched" many lives.

Don shared a story about his daughter who has just recently died of cancer. They had her funeral in a church that holds at least 300 people. On the day of her funeral there was standing room only in the church. If given the chance, every person in that room could have shared a story about how she had, in some way, touched their life. She never had an official ministry. She never went to another country to spread the gospel. She simply loved people. She beamed with Christ's love and compassion. And in her last day of life there was never a sharp word or complaint out of her mouth. She simply kept loving and thanking God. Nurses came out of her room crying because of how moved they were by her attitude that never strayed from loving and worshiping.

What does your life give to others? When you are gone will people remember you as a radical religious, or a loving Christ follower? Not that gong overseas or running a ministry is a bad thing, but are you doing it with the right heart? Do you "love" others, or do you really love those you come into contact with? What will your legacy be?

Think about it...