Do you want to be remembered forever? Are you seeking to make a lasting impression? Are you building a legacy with hopes of it lasting? How are you going about it? Are you building it on the sands of humanity? Or are you building it on the eternal foundation of God?
We see stories regularly about someone who has built a legacy in one place or another. It may be a coach who built a strong program and stayed at the school for many years. It may be someone who stayed with the same company for decades, moving up the ladder, and being a significant impact.
We can spend our time building a legacy in this life that others honor with accolades that will fade once we are gone. Oh, we will be remembered for a few years, but eventually our accomplishments will no longer be remembered. Technology continues to improve. Bigger accomplishments happen. Our fleeting moments in the spotlight are forgotten.
However, there is one thing we can do that will be remembered forever. We can commit ourselves to God. When we fully commit ourselves to him, not half-heartedly, we will be remembered forever. Our impact will continue long after we have left this world. Why? We have a positive impact on others. We teach others about God in our actions, behavior, and attitude. Others commit to God because of our influence. Not only that, but God also remembers how we stood firm in our faith forever.
If we want a legacy that lasts and we want to stand on a firm foundation, we must commit ourselves to God. When we do, we can be confident in following his guidance and stand out in the crowd. It is not something to be boastful about, other than boasting in God. That impact we have will spread out like a spider’s web.
I pray we all seek to build our legacy in God. I pray we commit ourselves fully to him. I pray each one of us will stand on the firm foundation of God and positively impact others for God. Build your legacy. Commit to God. Boast only in God. Stand on his firm foundation. Have a positive impact.
Psalm 112:6-7
For the righteous will never be moved;
they will be remembered forever.
They are not afraid of evil tidings;
their hearts are firm, secure in the Lord.
Marty Pressey 