To Be and to Do

December 14

What does man truly desire from life? Certainly, it would be wonderful to ‘have it all,’ yet that illusory prize is not extended to many of us. Though we may not be the leader of the free world or the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize or the holder of an Academy Award, we do indeed desire to make our mark.

We want our voice to be heard amidst the cacophony of claims and counter-claims regarding various religious and political views. We want to promote our point of view within the limited scope of our influence because we believe it has merit, that others will be advantaged if they embrace it.

So we endeavor within our small circle of influence to impact the world around us. If we esteem the Christ and desire to serve His Kingdom’s purposes, we will render to Him the best service we can. If we believe that the natural man must serve an eternal purpose, that we are bought with a price and we are not our own, our gifts will be surrendered to Jesus.

We will stand on the promise found in II Corinthians 9:8 that says, “God is able to make every grace abound to you, so that in every way, in all things, you will have everything you need in order to excel.” We don’t have to strive for ascendency; we need only to rely upon the God who assures us we will accomplish all HE sets before us to be and to do.