Greatness

In this world we measure greatness as the degree to which we achieve success in terms of job promotions, earnings, worldly possessions, influence, and other signs of worldly accomplishments. In God's Kingdom, however, the measuring stick is reversed. In Mark 9:35 Jesus said, "Whoever wants to be first must take last place and be the servant of everyone else."


I don't believe God's Word says there is anything wrong with achieving worldly success that brings honor to God or that provides a comfortable living style. Let's keep in mind, though, that we have been called to deny self, take up our cross and follow Him. This means our highest priority must be to achieve success for the Kingdom of God by witnessing to others and ministering to those in need.


The terrible tragedy of the earthquate in Haiti has given us more than ample opportunities to utilize our God-given blessings to provide assistance and show God's love to a devastated nation of people whose world has literally been suddenly and completely tuned upside down.


Let's put first priority on achieving "greatness" in God's Kingdom.



Unending Riches - #92210
Unending riches, honor and success are mine to give.  My paths are those of justice and truth.  Those who love and follow me are indeed wealthy and I will fill their treasuries.  (See Proverbs 8:18-21.)


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