Most
everyone has watched marathon races
and cheered for the runners who not
necessarily won the race, but for those
who never gave up and continued on
to the finish. As the runners near the finish line their legs are aching, throats are on fire, and their whole body is crying out to stop, and give up. This is when friends and fans are most valuable.
Jesus desires that we never shirk from doing any task that is set before us, no matter how lowly. By our Lord’s actions, in today’s world, we are all taught that to be leaders for Christ, we must first have the attitude of a servant, which develops Godly character. Like Jesus Christ we are to serve one another humbly and willingly.
"Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all." These are famous words that conclude a well-known book. This book we know as Ecclesiastes, was written by one of the wisest men that ever lived.
Simon Peter a servant of God expressed in II Peter 1:5-8 a series of measures which will assist in attaining a reputable and Christian character. Most will agree Simon Peter’s suggestions were based on good intensions, but are these measures, which were recorded years ago, still applicable today in the 21st century?
Jesus is our example and we should follow in His footsteps (I Peter 2:21). Christ has a mission for each of us and an eventual place in His Kingdom if we put our faith in and live our life serving Him. We should each strive to grow in the four areas listed in Luke 2:52; Wisdom, Stature, Favor with God, and Favor with Men.
Have you ever been labeled by someone as “being forever at it?” Do you manage
your time almost every day? My Grandmother
once said, “Bryan, you go too much.”
