Today was a day that shook our world. Millions of people took to their phones and televisions because of the rumors of Kobe Bryant passing. I was one of them. Sending so many prayers to all the survivors families, especially the kids tonight.
This is a reminder to me that life is really short. It doesn’t matter who you are, one day there will be an obituary written about you. What does matter is how you live today and what they will say about you tomorrow. Your legacy.
1 Peter 4:7-11
Everything in the world is about to be wrapped up, so take nothing for granted. Stay wide-awake in prayer. Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything. Be quick to give a meal to the hungry, a bed to the homeless—cheerfully. Be generous with the different things God gave you, passing them around so all get in on it: if words, let it be God’s words; if help, let it be God’s hearty help. That way, God’s bright presence will be evident in everything through Jesus, and he’ll get all the credit as the One mighty in everything—encores to the end of time. Oh, yes!
My prayer is that my kids and wife would think of me when they read those verses. I pray that I can take the opportunities that God has given me to really make an impact in their lives, my community, my church, my workplaces, and even my social media accounts…to leave a mark in the shape of a cross. May God use me to effectively show people Him daily. I fall short on so many levels, but His grace catches me every time.
What about you? Are you making a mark? That’s a trick question…we are all making a mark. It’s more about legacies. What will your legacy be? Will it point back to Jesus?
Life is way to short to be selfish. Re-read the verses again and ask God to show you ways to make a difference. Tomorrow may be to late.
