WHAT WILL YOU BE KNOWN FOR?

Our culture convinces us that we must be known by our achievements, influence, or the size of our following. Public figures boast of their accomplishments trying to prove their clout and ability to wield power with other movers and shakers. Even in the church, leaders and influencers can fall into this trap by measuring success by their relational alliances, media assets, or their ability to generate impact online.

And yet, here is what Scripture reveals about those who made a mark in both Heaven and History:

ABRAHAM: “…a friend of God…he believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness.” (James 2:23)
MOSES: “The meekest man on the face of the earth….whom the Lord knew, face to face.” (Numbers 12:3, Deut. 34:10)
DAVID: “A man after My own heart.” (1 Samuel 13:14)
JOSEPH: “…in whom is the Spirit of God…there is none as discerning and wise.” (Genesis 41:38-39)
DANIEL: “An excellent spirit was in him…he was faithful and no error of fault was found in him.” (Daniel 6:3-4)
JOB: “…a blameless and upright man.” (Job 1:8)
CALEB: “He has a different spirit and has followed Me fully.” (Numbers 14:24)
JOHN THE BAPTIST: “Among those born of women none is greater.” (Luke 7:28)
STEPHEN: “A man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 6:5)
BARNABAS: “Son of encouragement.” (Acts 4:36)
WOMAN WHO ANOINTED JESUS: “She loved much.” (Luke 7:47)

It seems that what counts for eternity is not public perception or personal popularity, but the overflow of one’s heart. Man’s accomplishments never achieved heaven’s purposes. The only thing that can yield God-sized results is a humble heart fully surrendered to Something greater than oneself.