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Leaving a Legacy

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Moses left the children of Israel a legacy of faithfulness. He was obedient to Gods call on His life to free the Hebrew slaves and lead them to the Promised Land. Deuteronomy 34:12 says, “For no one has ever shown the mighty power or performed the awesome deeds that Moses did in the sight of all Israel.” Thats a legacy!

In some ways, Moses reminds me of my dad. My dad received Christ at the age of 24 as a result of a missionary named Mr. Rogers. Only nine years later, my dad died. But what a legacy he left in those few, yet powerful, years! Mr. Rogers and my dad started local churches in nine towns outside of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He also built a chapel in each of those towns. In addition they held street and tent meetings – sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. My dad lived a life that left me, and those he touched, a legacy of faithfulness and evangelism. He shared the Good News up until the day he died.

We can all live a life that counts if we surrender to Gods call for us. God has glorious ministry opportunities in store for you and for me. He wants us to lead people into a relationship with Himself, setting souls free from sin and death. So, what kind of legacy will you leave behind? Will people remember you as one who evangelized?

Willing to Go

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Did you notice that Hebrews 11:9 says, “By faith Abraham made his home in the promised land.” Now remember, he was a stranger in a strange land, a foreign country. He lived in tents as did Isaac and Jacob who were heirs with him of the same promise.

Abraham’s home for the rest of his life was a tent. He could have built himself a permanent residence in Canaan, but the Lord didn’t authorize that. Abraham realized this world was not his home.

First John 2:17 says, “The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.” Let’s face it – the world and its beauty don’t last. But doing God’s will has eternal rewards.

Abraham lived in tents to remind us that he held his possessions lightly, that he was willing to move anywhere, anytime. What about you? Are you so settled in your comfortable home, that you’re not open to what the Lord may want to do afresh with your life?

If the Lord said, “I want you to move to Minsk, Russia, to share the Good News” would you say, “Sorry, Lord, I can’t sell my house. I like it. I’m comfortable here. I couldn’t move out of here”?

Abraham was willing to go wherever, whenever, and we should be willing to do the same. Look at the rewards.