History tells us of kings who erected magnificent towers, castles and other monuments that display their glory. Even the not-so-powerful dream of having their stories live on long after they have passed away. As humans, it is in our nature to want to leave legacies of our own. This is why we aspire to be the best in our fields, hoping that we will leave an impression so great that even after our deaths we will still be remembered by many. Perhaps this desire is driven by our longing for eternity, something that our earthly bodies can never have.
In the words of Sheridan Voysey, "We can seek our own glory rather than God's, but by seeking to be known by future generations we can miss serving our own."
Our life on this world may be fleeting but this does not hinder us from serving God and advancing His kingdom. No amount of toil can ever result in glory that is higher than God's. Instead of wasting away our lives in pursuit of something superficial and ephemeral, let us focus our eyes on God and stand in His grace.
Serving our generation is a privilege that is granted to the followers of Christ. It can get overwhelming at times but we are assured that God is with us in every step of the way, equipping us with all that we would need to carry out the great commission.
