What is your life worth?

Social media is an excellent tool if used for the right purposes and if its God-centric.

 

Many of us like to showcase our families, our holidays, our food escapades and our own personal reflections. Nothing wrong with it at all.

 

But it always has its negative effects. Some people release their frustrations, showcase their achievements, “especially of their children” (guilty as charged). In essence it tells about you. Who you really are and what you value in life.

 

I recently read a post by a young Christian  adult. Very well written and depicted the importance of relationships and how self-contained and satisfied that person was. Nothing wrong again. But God was not in that equation.

 

I am reminded of the words of Paul:

 

  • 1 Corinthians 1:30, MSG Everything that we have – right thinking and right living, a clean slate and a fresh start – comes from God by way of Jesus Christ.

  • 1 Cor 10:13 - So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

  • Eph 5:16 - making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

Jesus said in Acts 1:8 - but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.”

 

These verses are self-explanatory and it will be wise if every Christian fully understands what is important and what is my purpose of existence. Please don’t misunderstand me as saying that family and enjoying life is not important. They are. But we need to know what our priorities are and how we should seize every opportunity for His Kingdom

 

In the final analysis, it's not who we are or what we have done or the wealth and accolades we have amassed and not even our "powerful spiritual lives", but the tender words from the Master, "Well done good and faithful servant" that determines our worth.

 

Matthew 25:23 - His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!'

 

Let's be found faithful.

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