significance

We all want our lives to count for something. When our days come to an end we want to know that we made a difference. We want to know that our time on earth wasn’t wasted. We long for significance. The problem is that we tend to get the concept of greatness upside down. We think greatness and significance means that we wield power and authority, but Jesus taught that in the kingdom of God it’s the opposite.

Jesus said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all” (Mark 10:42-44, NIV). 

Do you want your life to be noteworthy? Give yourself to others in sacrificial love and service in the name of Christ. Then your life will be significant, not only for today, but for eternity.