I heard it said (where I don't remember) that the biggest problem with our generation is that we who follow Jesus all want to be superstars. We all struggle with wanting to be the important leader, musician, the one that everyone has heard of. Is that true? When I first heard that statement I had to chew on it for a bit.
Well, I've pretty much chewed it to a pulp and I think it's a pretty accurate statement. What does it look like for someone to live a life that is marked by faithfulness, perseverance, no compromise, and love? Perhaps you've met some of those people. I have. Usually they're about 10-30 years older than me, and very few of them have had world-wide recognition for what they've done, many of them haven't even been known across their own country. But, their lives have left a bigger mark in the kingdom of God than huge movements of people have done. Their commitment to the people on their street, in their neighborhood, and town has changed lives forever.
I'm not striving to be insignificant. Here me out on this. But, I am recognizing that when I live an incredibly significant life, it is absolutely possible to never be seen as "important" or to be the face on the next New York Times bestseller. My friends, are we ok with this? Are you ok not being the most important person in your church, the person with the most swag, the go to for everything? Are you willing to truly give it all...perhaps that means you'll become the person everyone across the country knows about...(it happens) but the reality is that the church and the kingdom of God and this world need way more people living quiet, faithful, committed lives than we need superstars. When was the last time a superstar changed your life?
So, without further ado...let's try to shake this superstar mentality and show those who have gone before us that we do have a firm foundation and are content being obedient, humble, and righteous.
Well, I've pretty much chewed it to a pulp and I think it's a pretty accurate statement. What does it look like for someone to live a life that is marked by faithfulness, perseverance, no compromise, and love? Perhaps you've met some of those people. I have. Usually they're about 10-30 years older than me, and very few of them have had world-wide recognition for what they've done, many of them haven't even been known across their own country. But, their lives have left a bigger mark in the kingdom of God than huge movements of people have done. Their commitment to the people on their street, in their neighborhood, and town has changed lives forever.
I'm not striving to be insignificant. Here me out on this. But, I am recognizing that when I live an incredibly significant life, it is absolutely possible to never be seen as "important" or to be the face on the next New York Times bestseller. My friends, are we ok with this? Are you ok not being the most important person in your church, the person with the most swag, the go to for everything? Are you willing to truly give it all...perhaps that means you'll become the person everyone across the country knows about...(it happens) but the reality is that the church and the kingdom of God and this world need way more people living quiet, faithful, committed lives than we need superstars. When was the last time a superstar changed your life?
So, without further ado...let's try to shake this superstar mentality and show those who have gone before us that we do have a firm foundation and are content being obedient, humble, and righteous.
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