SIGNIFICANCE
We all want to feel significant.
We all want to leave a positive legacy.
How?
Let me tell you what God thinks is being significant.
A lady of doubtful reputation and little means came to the home of Simon, where Jesus was having dinner. She poured a jar of expensive perfume over his head. The disciples thought it was an awful waste of money that could be given to the poor, and they scolded her for her sacrifice.
Jesus replied, “Leave her alone. Why criticize her for doing such a good thing to me? You will always have the poor among you, and you can help them whenever you want to. But you will not always have me. She has done what she could and has anointed my body for burial ahead of time. I tell you the truth, wherever the Good News is preached throughout the world, this woman’s deed will be remembered and discussed.” (Mark 14:6-9 NLT)
So here is the simple answer on how to lead a significant life:
Do what you can and don’t try to be significant!
This lady was significant because she did what she could, not what she couldn’t do, and she had no idea that her act of love would be told throughout the world.
Whenever we do an act of kindness, it will ripple out to the world and we know not how or where.
Remember there is a big difference between Christian demands that burn us out and God’s commands that come with the power and ability to do them.
So do what you can and you will be significant to God who has the only vote that counts.