All of us like to be
remembered! Some men, like Pharoahs of
old, built pyramids to perpetrate their memory. Nebuchadnezzar designed hanging
gardens; while others did exploits of historical renown, like Alexander the
Great- conquering the known world, simply to call attention to their names.
But all earthly glory will
sooner or later fade away into oblivion, for
“the world passeth away, and the lust thereof” (I John 2:17). The Bible
tells us that the wonders which men have made to create a name for themselves
will soon be gone. Truly only what is
done for Christ will last. We are told
that “he that doeth the will of God
abideth forever” and shall “shine as
the stars” (I John 2:17, Daniel 12:3).
But we are also told that “the name of the wicked shall rot” (Proverbs
10:7).
Dr. Alexander Whyte asked
a friend who had undergone great persecution how he was able to endure it. “Oh,” he replied, “I always live with the
Judgment Seat of Christ and eternity in mind; and that makes all things much
easier to bear.”
A veteran pastor was
scoffed at one day by a scorner who sought to question his motives for serving
the Lord. “Well, pastor,” said the
scoffer, “I suppose you are going to minister today so you can earn part of a
crown.”
“No, no,” replied the
pastor, “I’m going to minister today so God can be glorified. The crowns will all work themselves out in
the sweet by-and-by.”
Faithful servants of God
go unnoticed here, but someday they will receive a crown of glory which fadeth not away. To God be the glory! Do what you do today for God’s glory, and one
day the crowns will come.
Dr. Mike Rouse
What to do:
✞Serve
not for man, but serve for God’s glory.
✞Serve
with heaven in mind.
✞Always
serve with a right Godly attitude.
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