ARE YOU COUNTING YOUR TROPHIES?

 

ARE YOU COUNTING YOUR TROPHIES?

 

We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ,
that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body . . .(2 Cor. 5:10 NIV).

 

Several years ago, I heard former Senator Harold Hughes explain in a speech why he was giving up a distinguished career. Living an empty life that was lived only for the praise of men, he told of going into the room that contained all of his trophies, memorials, awards and plaques — the recognition given him by men.

"It all seemed so hollow and empty. I felt like taking them all and making a big bonfire of it." They were meaningless.

 

Then he discovered the real meaning of a life lived for Jesus Christ and decided to devote his full time and attention to the ministry of prayer fellowships. Accomplishment is not worldly recognition. The greatest rewards come from life lived for eternity.

 

Albert Einstein said, "Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value." The only way to become a person of value is to become a child of the King.

 

Abel, one of earth’s earliest inhabitants, did not perform great achievements. But he was pleasing to God and his name is still remembered for that. "He being dead yet speaketh" (Heb. 11:4 KJV).

 

Life response: What will I be remembered for?